Two Truths and a Lie for Couples

Write two truths and one lie, pass the phone, and let your partner tap the lie. How well do you know each other?

Player 1: write in secret.

Write two truths and a believable lie.

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About Two Truths & a Lie for Couples

Two Truths and a Lie is a brilliantly simple game that gets surprisingly deep with someone you love. The format forces you to share real things about yourself while crafting one believable lie. For couples, the challenge is extra fun because your partner thinks they know everything about you, but can they really tell when you're lying? This game uncovers forgotten stories, hidden experiences, and tests how well you really know each other's history.

55 Two Truths and a Lie for Couples prompts

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How to play Two Truths & a Lie

  1. Keep the screen to yourself. Write two true statements and one believable lie.
  2. Tap Hide & pass the phone. The game shuffles the three statements and hides them behind a handoff screen.
  3. Your partner taps I'm ready, reads the three cards and chooses the lie.
  4. Reveal the answer, tell the stories behind your truths, then switch turns.

Why couples love this game

The fun comes from your own stories. A believable lie can surprise someone who knows you well, and the true statements often lead to conversations about experiences you had never shared.

Tips to make it more fun

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Two Truths and a Lie?+
Share three statements about yourself, two true, one false. Your partner guesses which is the lie. Then switch! The best lies are believable and the best truths are surprising.
What makes a good Two Truths and a Lie?+
Make your truths sound unbelievable and your lie sound normal. The goal is to trick your partner. Obscure real experiences work best as truths.
Is this game good for getting to know someone?+
One of the best! You hear real stories (the truths) while having fun with deception. It naturally leads to 'wait, tell me more about that!' conversations.

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