What’s the best way to get to know your partner? Some hard-hitting questions for yourself—and your significant other.

Asking each other questions, whether you're just starting ... a person's background and influences," says Brooks. As you get to know someone, you can and should go deeper. "If you feel comfortable ...

That's how you start to get to know each other. And these first-date questions to ask to get to know someone romantically can help keep the conversation light and fun. A first date probably isn't ...