Are you those couples who always tease your better half? Then there is good news. A new study suggests that couples who poke fun at each other, indicating humour, are more likely to stay together. The study showed that inside jokes are particularly important because they affirm one’s relationship through laughter. However, couples who share mean-spirited jokes with nasty jibes are unlikely to last, which indicates a problem in the relationship.
“Playfulness between romantic partners is a crucial component in bonding and establishing relational security, Particularly shared laughter is an important indicator of romantic attraction between potential mates.
The results, published in the journal Personal Relationships, suggest that couples who create humor together including inside jokes are more likely to last. But, this does not mean that people who are funny or can make a joke out of anything would be more lucky in love.
