Couples With A Sense Of Humor Are More Connected
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When two people get married, it is often assumed that they will share a mutual attraction, similar values, and similar expectations about lifestyle. One commonly over looked trait couples should also share is a sense of humor.
Making a Marriage work takes a lot of effort and life can throw many curveballs your way. Having a shared sense of humor can help get you through life’s rough patches. Why?
Humor Can Help Couples Unwind
Most people spend a significant amount of time on the job. In an office atmosphere the attitude is typical pretty somber and down-to-business. At the end of the day, most people want to come home and relax and adopt a more carefree attitude. Whereas your co-worked might be offended or annoyed by your making a joke, your spouse is not likely to be.
Humor is a Way of Bonding
Have you ever been with a couple that said something to each other that you didn’t find particularly funny? Chances are good that they were sharing an “inside-joke”. Those “inside-jokes” are moments that a couple recalls from a shared experience that they can look back on and laugh about. These are small reminders that you love each other.
Humor=Happiness
Everyday life is stressful and many times couples will face difficult hardships or emotionally draining experiences that can put a strain on their marriage. Your spouse can help you forget about the pressures and difficult times, even for just a moment, by making you laugh. That old saying “Laughter is the best medicine” is actually true. Everyone wants to be with someone who makes him or her feel better and if that person is your spouse, you likely have a happy marriage.
For two people to share a lifetime together, it takes a lot of work. Couples with a good sense of humor are more connected and likelier to have a happy marriage.
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