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The importance of humor in relationships 54 Articles

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    by Helen Tay

    The importance of humor in relationships Many a times we forget to just have fun in our lives hence it is important to realize that humor plays a very important role in relationships When was the last time we laughed...read more

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    by Pat Rapacchiano

    Laughter is so very important in any relationship. It is truly unique gift when someone has the ability to make another laugh. Humor and laughter allow a person to forget their troubles and focus on the positive aspects o...read more

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    by Sweeda G.

    Have you ever been in a relationship in where your significant other made you laugh so hard, you cried? Or when you got in an argument the only way to fix it was to make you laugh? Have you ever been enchanted by that one ...read more

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    by June Matthies

    In Our Family, Humor Is a Dominant Gene My husband is the funniest person I ever met, so of course I had to marry him (His burning blue eyes, angelic singing voice and rock-solid liberal credentials will be discussed in...read more

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    by Suzanne Roerig

    When I met my husband for the first time, he made me laugh until I cried. I had not laughed in a very long time. A difficult divorce, two deaths in the family in less than 6 months. What did I have to laugh about? The ans...read more

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    by Carolee Kaufold

    I am a very touchy feeling kind of person. I hug, I rub and I kiss a lot. I think a soft touch, and kind word and a smile can carry the day. My parents were not very affectionate, so I vowed I would be different. My sons w...read more

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    by Elaine Sihera

    Look everywhere on dating sites and almost everyone is seeking someone with a 'good sense of humour' (GSOH). Others are seeking someone to 'make them laugh', but as I am not a comedian, I tend to avoid those people whereve...read more

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    by Sammy Stein

    Any relationship benefits from a good injection of humor from time to time. If we did not have a sense of humor,how would we ever get along with others? Humor lightens the mood, it helps us cope with situations we migh...read more

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    by Elizabeth Mitchell

    Love, is like a box of chocolates. You have to pay for it, and even then, it may not be what you want to get. Relationships are probably the most confusing subject on the face of the earth. I mean, take the word...read more

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    by Christina Razo

    Humor is needed in any kind of relationship whether it is in marriage, dating, friendship etc. Humor brings along an emotion that usually represents itself in the form of a smile. That particular emotion allows you to rele...read more

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    by Jenn Steeves

    Relationships are all around us. Every relationship we have has a purpose and a meaning in life. Sure we may not always understand what the meaning or purpose is in a particular relationship but never the less, relationshi...read more

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    by Trisha Arnez

    Have you ever dated someone who was so boring you thought you might cry? No matter how much you tried to make them laugh they just wouldn't. If they weren't boring, they were down right serious all the time. That is not...read more

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    by Norman W. Matthews Jr.

    Humor in a relationship is vital. Why? Because men are so different than women for one thing. We think different. We have ways of explaining away things that only God Himself could understand, and then He is laughing so ha...read more

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    by Amanda Holst

    Humor knows No Neurosis in Marriage Humor, the cure-all for all ailments, whether it is with family, work, school, or social situations, can be synonymous with stress. When it comes to angst in marriage, humor is a must....read more

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    by Jessica Brister

    Having humor in a relationship is just as important as having humor in everyday life. As we can all agree, there is a certain happiness that comes with humor. It is unique, and good humor can always put a smile on your f...read more

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    by Ruth Woodhouse

    I guess some relationships survive without humour - but many wouldn't last for long. For most of us humour is an essential ingredient of a meaningful relationship. While we wouldn't want to be around somebody for whom all...read more

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    by Carrie Neal Walden

    I had a birthday recently. I was lucky enough to celebrate it with a number of wonderful friends. The thing that connected everyone who gathered that night, the secret ingredient in the Carrie Neal cocktail that made the n...read more

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    by Jessica Kaaz

    Everybody's seen those couples - you know, the ones that look like they simultaneously sucked on a lemon before they left the house this morning. I know I have seen those couples. In fact, I personally know a few. I hav...read more

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    by Missa

    Laughter in relationships build a sense of trust, happiness, and create an atmosphere of relaxed communication. No matter the relationship, laughter induces endorphins to the brain providing a sense of euphoria. Ever not...read more

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    by Grace Olivia Nordberg

    If your in a relationship and you both are like cringing when you see each other, or otherwise in a bad distemper with each other, then you need some humor. Here is the number one way that I found to make my husband ...read more

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