How to Maintain a Successful Long-Term Relationship: Laugh

Side-splitting laughter just might be the (not so) bitter pill the love doctor prescribes to fix your relationship woes.

Essayist and biographer Agnes Repplier, who was known for her common sense and good judgment, said: “We cannot really love anybody with whom we never laugh.”

We couldn’t agree more. And we believe the implication of her statement is also true – the more you laugh together, the more you love your spouse.

Here are five real life stories on how a daily dose of laughter can make relationships awesome:

• Story 1: Remember Rule No. 6 for a happier romance

• Story 2: Save the spark (by making fun of each other)

• Story 3: Laugh when you don’t feel like it (for a healthier relationship)

• Story 4: Look for the funny around you to put the fun back into your love life

• Story 5: Find the funny bone in your partner – fill your relationship with laughter

Adapted from The Love List, published by Zondervan, Copyright 2002, Les and Leslie Parrott. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. This article was extracted by Focus on the Family Malaysia with permission.