Today's world of dating typically involves late night texts and weird Tinder messages, but it rarely involves romantic dates or deep conversations. There was a time, however, when dating was much different. It was not full of daily "what's up" or "how are you" messages. It was face-to-face communication, giving way to deeper, and even controversial, conversations.

When you're first getting to know someone, it's amusing to discover his or her favorite color, food, or movie. It's awesome hearing this person talk about his or her family, dog, or school work. After all, you have to scratch the surface before you dive deeper. But why do we hesitate to dive deeper? What about all the little things that make up this person? What about his or her memories, dreams, regrets, or beliefs? These topics can be awkward to randomly bring up, but more often than not, if you don't ask, he or she won't tell - whether it's over the phone or in person. So, with all this being said, here are 50 thought-provoking questions to spark some deep conversations with your significant other:

1. What makes you get out of bed in the morning?

2. Do you believe in luck, miracles, or karma?

3. What do you think happens when we die?

4. What are some of your bad habits?

5. What scares you?

6. What were you like as a little kid?

7. What are your top pet peeves?

8. Do you have any regrets?

9. Have you ever had a traumatic or near death experience?

10. What is the first thing you notice about a person?

11. What is one thing you would change about yourself?

12. What would you do if the world was going to end tomorrow?

13. What is your favorite childhood memory?

14. What is the hardest thing you've been through?

15. How did you overcome it?

16. Do you read? If so, what books changed your life?

17. What was your dream job as a child?

18. What's an embarrassing story that comes to mind?

19. Where is your dream vacation and why?

20. What would you do if you won the lottery?

21. What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?

22. Would you rather have a low paying job that makes you happy or a high paying job that makes you miserable?

23. If you were awarded a superlative what do you think you would receive?

24. If you could be an expert in any skill what skill would it be?

25. What would be the name of your debut album?

26. If you could have dinner with three celebrities who would you choose?

27. What is your favorite day of the week and why?

28. What is the best compliment you've ever received?

29. In what ways are you similar to your parents?

30. In what ways are you different from them?

31. What is your ideal date?

32. Are you more of an extrovert or introvert?

33. Do you typically hold grudges?

34. If you could live in any decade, which decade would you choose?

35. Do you believe in soulmates?

36. What is your greatest strength?

37. What is your greatest weakness?

38. Do you feel as though technology is helping us or hurting us?

39. What was your first date like?

40. If you could change your name what name would you choose?

41. What are some traits you look for in friends or a significant other?

42. What comes to mind when asked to describe yourself?

43. If you could have one superpower what would it be?

44. How do you cope with anger?

45. How do you cope with sadness?

46. What do you think our dreams and nightmares mean?

47. How do you feel about staying friends with an ex?

48. If you could see into the future, would you want to?

49. How did your sibling(s) impact you?

50. What advice would you give your younger self?