Laugh your way to love.
Love and happiness go hand in hand. No relationship can survive very long without a few belly laughs and giggles, but one often loses a sense of humour with significant others after a while.
Scientifically and psychologically, laughter has many benefits—it is known to inhibit stress levels, help increase feel-good endorphins, enhance the bond with your partner and help put away conflicts. A well-timed joke helps you communicate better, and laughing together does away with defensiveness, making your relationship more open and refreshing! Most importantly, a sense of humour increases attraction. So get the fun back in your romance by doing the following things. You know what they say—couples who laugh together stay together!
Comedy show date: Ditch the same old dinner date, and watch some hilarious shows together instead. It’s always funnier when you have someone else to laugh with! Our suggestions: Whose Line Is It Anyway, Impractical Jokers, and Friends. Or a stand-up comedy gig in town.
Pull each other’s legs: Take the mickey out of your partner every once in a while, and watch as you both crack up! Play silly pranks on each other like TPing their closet at night or putting toothpaste on their face while they sleep.
Prank other people together: There’s a whole other level of glee that goes into plotting the perfect prank to punk others. You and your partner will bond on a completely new level if the prank goes well, and will also be in splits!
Role reversal: Reverse roles for one day of every month, where the wife can fix bulbs, while hubby dearest can bake the perfect shepherd’s pie or do the laundry! There are bound to be some goof-ups, guaranteed to lead to hilarity!
Play a sport together: Opt for sports where you need balance, like roller skating or ice skating. Everybody loves to laugh at a good fall, and sports are no exception. Or try paintballing together; the colourful mess on your partner’s face will make you chuckle.
Have inside jokes: You might be at a boring gathering of friends and family, but having a couple of inside jokes meant just for your SO will not only make them laugh, but also make them feel special!
Karaoke/dance together: And by this we mean in your pajamas at home. Play ridiculous ’90s music and sing and dance along. Soon enough you both will be laughing at how tone-deaf you both are! Or better yet, enter our contest and create a Dubsmash with your partner!
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