The Role of Humor in Relationships
What does it take to sustain a long-term relationship? There are quite a few things, and most of them don't come with a price tag but are priceless.
Among these things are laughter and humor.
When was the last time you shared jokes and laughed with your partner? How did it feel? It must have felt good, right?
Shared laughter is undeniably one of the ingredients to a long-lasting relationship. The role of humor in relationships extends to physical, mental, emotional, and social benefits.
It relieves tension
Many people use humor to relieve tension and nervousness. Having a good sense of humor is a gift and a skillset. It's an effective method to relax your mind, calm emotions, and connect with people.
In a relationship, positive humor can effectively relieve stress and may even help in calming conflict with your significant other. How? It can lift or ease your moods. When you're in a good mood, it's easier to talk about solutions to problems and to feel better about the rough day you've had.
It adds life, excitement, and satisfaction to the relationship
Infusing humor in relationships helps free up the mind and makes life overall more satisfying. Being able to laugh together is a positive experience and facilitates good moods.
When couples are laughing together, there's a free flow of conversation, feelings of comfort, and trust. It boosts the health of the relationship. Life may not be perfect, but it can still feel good. Sometimes, all it takes is someone to share some heartfelt positive laughter with.
It helps resolve disagreements
As mentioned in a previous paragraph, humor in relationships can even help to resolve conflict.
But it needs to be used with sensitivity.
Know the right time to use it. It should be used to cheer your partner up, to lighten the mood, or to ease nervousness. It shouldn’t be used as a means to avoid serious issues that need to be resolved.
It makes you an attractive partner
He who has a good sense of humor attracts positive vibes. Not only that, but he can attract like-minded women.
A good sense of humor can make you desirable. There's even some science that supports this - according to an article published in Time entitled “Science of Sexy: 5 Things That Can Make You Irresistible”, men who are considered “humor producers” or those who are good at making others laugh, were nearly three times as likely to succeed at attracting dates compared to men who laugh at jokes but don't crack them as well.
When you're already in a relationship, a sense of humor can contribute to your partner's happiness. They enjoy your company more.
Conclusion
The role of humor in relationships shouldn't be underestimated. Find moments in your everyday life and empower it with joy and laughter.
Humor can help you bond, communicate, and even solve problems with your partner. It can also make daily life together feel more rewarding.
So joke around and play together with your partner. Life is too short not to have fun.