Love: Habits of Happy Couples 3 -"Laughter"
Have you ever laughed so hard with your spouse that your stomach hurt and tears rolled down your face? Those moments are memory makers in a marriage! Let's talk about why sharing laughs with your spouse is so important and how to bring more laughter into your marriage.
Why Laughter Matters Think about it - when you laugh together, you're creating special memories and inside jokes that only the two of you share. Even during tough times (and every marriage has them!), finding reasons to smile and laugh together can help you stay connected and remind you why you fell in love.
Finding Fun Together There are so many ways to share laughs with your spouse:
Watch funny videos or movies together
Share silly things that happened during your day
Remember funny moments from your relationship
Tell each other jokes
Make up silly nicknames or share inside jokes
Play games that make you both laugh
The Science Behind the Smiles Did you know that laughing is actually good for your health? Scientists at Loma Linda University discovered some amazing things that happen in your body when you laugh:
Your blood pressure goes down
Your body makes less stress hormones
Your stomach muscles get a workout
Your heart gets healthier
Your immune system gets stronger
Your brain releases "feel-good" chemicals called endorphins
You just feel better overall!
Making Laughter a Daily Habit Just like brushing your teeth or eating breakfast, making time to laugh together can become a daily habit. Here are some ideas:
Share funny videos you find online
Text each other silly memes during the day
Look for humor in everyday situations
Tell each other about funny things that happened at work
Remember to laugh at yourself
Remember: Laughter should bring you closer together. We're talking about laughing WITH each other, not AT each other. The best kind of humor makes both people feel good and strengthens your bond.
The Magic of Shared Joy When you laugh together, you're not just having fun - you're building a stronger, happier marriage. Those shared moments of joy create a special connection that helps you get through the harder times together.
Challenge for Today Try this: Think about something funny that happened today, or find a funny video online. Share it with your spouse tonight and laugh together. Your marriage (and your health!) will thank you for it.
What made you and your spouse laugh together recently? Sometimes the best medicine for any marriage is a good shot of shared laughter.