RELATIONSHIPS
Why Humor Will Always Be Important in Relationships
Many people believe that laughter is the best medicine. What do you think?
Does humor also apply when dating, especially when you just started your relationship?
If you ask me, I agree that having a great sense of humor contributes to how attractive a person can look, especially in the first stages of dating.
Just like how I view intelligence in someone as sexy, in the dating scene, being funny is a plus to win someone over.
Can you recall the last time someone made you laugh? Did you find yourself feeling attracted to them upon acknowledging their sense of humor?
According to studies, most women like a man who will make them laugh, while men prefer a woman who is willing to laugh at their humor.
That being said, here are some reasons why having a partner with a great sense of humor greatly helps in the progress of your relationship.
Having a Good Sense of Humor Indicates Intelligence
… according to a study in Austria.
Humor is sexy. Intelligence is sexy. Humor is intelligence.
In dating, intelligence is one of the most attractive traits one often seeks in a partner. Most people value a good sense of humor in a desired partner as well.
Studies suggest that having a good sense of humor links to a higher emotional intelligence level, making someone a desirable partner.
Not only are funny people smart, on the rate of attractiveness conducted in both men and women, funny people are often viewed as the most attractive people, making good sense of humor as one of the most important traits if you want your relationship to last.
In neurobiology, the effects of laughter on the brain allows changes which create a link between humor and intelligence.
Such a positive emotion increases dopamine secretion that opens the learning centers of the brain, which sustains neural connection and boosts working memory.
Nonetheless, humor does not only contribute to intelligence, but it also adds to the attractiveness of a person.
Humor Reduces Conflict and Enhances Relationships
If you’re new to a relationship, humor serves as an effective tool to remove awkwardness that arises during the “getting to know each other” stage. It is also a great tool to eliminate tension when conflict and misunderstanding occur.
Conflict is inevitable in every relationship, and there is no perfect relationship to begin with.
Whenever you encounter conflict in your relationship, you can use humor to ease the tension and be able to lighten the atmosphere.
It can also help in resolving conflict in a constructive manner.
I am not suggesting that you use humor in every conflict. Like with everything else, be mindful of your timing.
Humor can be used to neutralize conflict and help you avoid getting into an unwanted situation.
More importantly, humor is not some sort of magic that you can use to escape a negative situation, but an approach used to lighten the tension.
As humor becomes a big part of your relationship, you will be able to balance the quality of your interactions and better manage conflicts with your partner.
