Warm-Up | Individual Questions

• How important is it for a couple to have the same goals in life?
• Some people find it difficult to choose a suitable partner. Why do you think this is?
• Do you think it is important for couples to share responsibility for looking after the house and the children?
• What do you think are the greatest challenges for people who decide to settle down together?
• Some people say it's better to have a few very close friends than loads. Some people also say you need to know when to divest and end friendships. Do you agree?
• Do you know of people who have continued their childhood disputes with siblings into adulthood? What about? Why do it? Did they stop talking because of it?

Vocabulary | Phrases to describe relationships

Reading | When Brothers Fall Out (Reaction)

• What advice would you give to the writer of "Sibling rivalry: When brothers fall out"?
• Should he attempt to ‘bury the hatchet’ with his brother or not?