Relationships take work, but what if play was at the center of it all?
Perhaps this is why various researchers have looked into the benefits of playfulness in romantic unions as well.
“It is through playing that we learn how to approach someone’s more intimate self.”
Do you or your partner enjoy goofing around in public when no one’s watching?
Do you each have nicknames for the other?
If you do, then you might be on the right track when it comes to playfulness.
You and your partner may foster affection and admiration for one another, as opposed to disdain and frustration.
It is crucial for relationship longevity, too.
Things likepublic humiliation in a relationshipshould not be tolerated.
“Some people’s humor is cutting and that’s not really humor,” Sussman told the publication.
“There’s something else going on there an aggressiveness, or even a depression.”
You may want to start by understanding your partner’s sense of humor.
Taking on a new, fun hobby to engage in together could help, too.
Your happiness will depend on how curious you are in regard to learning about one another.
