Humor use in romantic relationships: the effects of relationship satisfaction and pleasant versus conflict situations.(Report)

The Journal of Psychology | May 1, 2008| | Copyright

HUMOR IS AN IMPORTANT ASPECT of many romantic relationships (Goodwin & Tang, 1991). As one example, Lauer, Lauer, and Kerr (1990) found that wives and husbands considered humor to be among the more important ingredients for a successful marriage. Similarly, researchers have found that individuals place a great deal of importance on humor when selecting a mate (Buss, 1988; Goodwin, 1990; Murstein & Brust, 1985). In addition, greater humor appreciation has been linked to positive relational processes, such as increased intimacy and interpersonal attraction (Cann, Calhoun, & ...

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