52 weeks 52 stories, Celebrating Ancestors, Journaling, Love and Relationships, writing topic, Writing Your Personal History

Personal History writing Prompt: Week 6

week 6 writing topic

Do you know the story of how your parents met and fell in love?

questions to consider:

  • Where and how did they meet (city/state). was it at school? work? blind date? out with friends?
  • how old were they?
  • what were their first impressions of each other?
  • What was their first date?
  • any stories of when they were dating that you know?
  • when did they know it was “the one”
  • do you know details of the proposal?
  • talk about the wedding. Are their details in the newspaper you can refer to?
  • Do you have any wedding photos?
  • Did they have a honeymoon?
  • what things did they like to do together?
  • How long were they married? Are they still married?
  • what lessons have you learned by watching their relationship? How have they influenced you (can be both positive and negative)
  • What are some memories you have of watching them together and their relationship.