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We all know what the holy grail of a successful relationship is. Or so we think. You probably immediately think of love, trust and honesty. But it seems that this is not all. Laughing together, teasing each other and inside jokes are just as important to a relationship, as shown in a recent study from the University of Kansas.
The research was conducted by the University of Kansas and led by University Professor Jeffrey Hall. The university’s scientists analyzed 39 studies involving a total of more than 15,000 participants. They did this to determine how important humor is in a love relationship.
The results, published in the journal Personal Relationships, suggest that it doesn’t matter whether you think you’re funny or whether others think you’re funny. Being funny doesn’t mean you’ll have better luck in love.
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Laugh together
What is an indication of your love happiness is that you are able to create humor together with someone, which is expressed in teasing, teasing and inside jokes. Couples who laugh together are generally more satisfied with the relationship. This indicates that these relationships last longer.
“Playfulness between romantic partners is a crucial part of bonding and creating a sense of security,” says Professor Hall. According to the professor, this applies not only to partners but also to potential partners. “Laughing together in particular is an important indicator of attraction between potential partners.”
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Teasing and teasing
Whether you’re poking fun at your partner’s “fast” running times as they start running or their sudden tears during a romantic movie, scientists have found that couples who tease and tease each other are more likely to have a long-lasting relationship. Inside jokes that only you can laugh at and no one else seems to actually cement the relationship, the researchers claim.
However, there is a fine line between inside jokes and mean jokes. Couples who make jokes at the expense of their partner have a smaller chance of a joint future. Unlike the inside jokes, these jokes can actually indicate a problem in the relationship .
In short, if you have formed a sense of humor together, then the chances of success are much greater. But before you criticize your partner’s receding hairline or make fun of your mother-in-law, Professor Hall warns that you can also go too far.
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