Today, I’ve got a simple idea that will help you build a great marriage. It’s fun, too.
Laugh together.
Studies show that couples who laugh are healthier, happier, and more connected to each other. Even little giggles between you and your spouse can play a meaningful part in creating bonds that you’ll share forever.
That’s because laughter is a powerful connecter. In fact, at its heart, laughter is mostly about connection. It’s only partially about humor. Studies show that we laugh more when we’re with other people than when we’re alone.
Some of our greatest memories as a couple involve Jean and me laughing together in the car or around the dinner table. A few times we’ve laughed so long that we eventually laughed at each other’s laughing.
Pastor Ted Cunningham encourages couples to strive for a laughter-to-conflict ratio of 100 to 1. The good news is you don’t have to be a comedian to achieve that. Filling your marriage with laughter isn’t about telling jokes to one another. It’s about finding the humor in everyday life.
How do you do that?
Ted is with us on our Focus on the Family Broadcast “Bringing Laughter to Your Marriage” to offer insights into the language of comedy and to share how to apply different facets of humor to everyday life with your spouse. He also explores the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual benefits of laughter.
“A cheerful heart is good medicine” (Proverbs 17:22). It’s true. It’s also true that couples who laugh together last together. Hear our program on your local radio station, online, on Apple Podcasts, via Google Podcasts, or take us with you on our free phone app.
Ted is the founding pastor of Woodland Hills Family Church in Branson, Mo. For a gift of any amount, we’ll send you a copy of A Love That Laughs: Lighten Up, Cut loose, and Enjoy Life Together, his brand-new book published by Focus on the Family. For more information, visit our website or call 1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459).
And while you’re online, why not take a few moments to try our free Marriage Assessment online tool? It will help you quickly determine what’s working well in your relationship and identify areas where you may need some improvement.
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