I ask my nephew(who is like 5 currently) random things some times, just to see what his answers are. It is partly because I want to help him be able to ask questions himself better in the future, but also I am just curious some times as to what he is thinking. He is a little kid so clearly has a much different perspective of things that adults do, so is just interesting to see what he says. The questions I ask are usually pretty trivial things.

Ironically enough, today he asked me what my favorite color was, which I am pretty sure he already knew or had an idea of, but he asked anyway just to confirm in. A question like that is obviously an entirely pointless question, since it isn't like we are never going to talk again if we are not compatible as friends, and a five year old isn't going to be buying me a gift or anything. I am pretty sure in his case it was just random curiosity.

I don't think it is really about love, though love could be a reason why you ask questions to learn about someone. People are social animals, so some times we are just curious at things about other people we meet.