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How humour makes a happier relationship

A sense of humour in a relationship is fundamental for a fun-filled and sincere relationship. A lack of humour makes the relationship bland, awkward and almost lifeless.

Everyone seeks to be amused or have a good laugh, so making fun at each other or bringing up funny scenarios makes the relationship happier and jolly good. In fact, being humorous and coming home to meet your humorous partner always have this stress relieving effect and both of you will always be longing for times together.

Note that you shouldn’t confuse hurling mockeries with sweetly intended jokes at one another. Here, we are thinking of fun and jokes at each other intended on a loving and compassionate ground. Such as teasing your partner when he looks funny in a new outfit, just anything that will make you giggle heartily.

According to a study, poking fun at each other can actually make your relationship stronger – as long as you’re both laughing.

According to Joyscribe, Jeffrey Hall from the University of Kansas conducted 39 studies involving over 15,000 people over the course of 30 years. One of his key findings was that humour is a critical part of building a successful relationship.

In one of Hall’s articles, Humor in romantic relationships: A meta-analysis, it says the ability to laugh together playfully actually builds security between partners.

Similarly, research from Appalachian State University says one of the strongest indicators of a healthy relationship is a couple who are comfortable enough make fun of each other on a regular basis. Again, the key is that both people find it funny.

In a statement about his work, Hall explained: “People say they want a sense of humour in a mate, but that’s a broad concept. That people think you are funny or you can make a joke out of anything is not strongly related to relationship satisfaction.

“What is strongly related to relationship satisfaction is the humour that couples create together.

“Say you and your partner share a quirky sense of humour, but romantic comedies or sit-coms do nothing for either of you… It’s not that any style or a sense of humour is any better or worse.”

He added that it’s important that you share a sense of what’s funny, as it affirms you and affirms your relationship through laughter.

“Playfulness between romantic partners is a crucial component in bonding and establishing relational security. Particularly shared laughter, is an important indicator of romantic attraction between potential mates.”

However, Hall explained that having an “aggressive” sense of humour in the relationship it can be a bad sign.

So, guys start creating an atmosphere of lovingly intended humour in your relationship for a freer and fulfilling feeling in your relationship.

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