Couple communication worksheet (Yes / No / Maybe)
Talking about desire is often hard because it feels loaded, personal, and easy to misread. People hold back to avoid awkwardness or pressure, even in strong relationships.
Writing things down lowers the emotional heat. It lets each person reflect, pause, and come back with clearer words, without having to justify everything on the spot.
The Yes / No / Maybe format removes pressure. It allows honest answers without immediate expectations, and creates a shared space to talk only where both feel open.
How to use this worksheet as a couple
Each partner fills out the worksheet privately, without explaining or negotiating in advance. When you compare answers, focus only on overlaps (Yes/Yes and Yes/Maybe) and use them as starting points for conversation, not decisions.
You can also explore the Notion templates for intimate conversations.
Free worksheet (Google Doc)
Going beyond the worksheet
Many couples use worksheets like this as a first step, but struggle to revisit conversations or clarify answers over time.
Yes · No · Maybe was built to extend this process, offering a private space to return to shared answers, ask guided questions, and explore at a comfortable pace.
You may also want to read how to talk about boundaries and desires as a couple.