It's one of the common problems in relationships – finding out which partner has a better sense of humor. Polish researchers from the University of Silesia, thanks to their work, have revealed a new secret of family happiness.
Many women already know that their men consider themselves the most witty. And now, research has shown that if a woman recognizes this and does not challenge the superiority of her partner's sense of humor, then he feels much happier in family relationships. And thanks to this, a man does in these relationships everything that a woman wants from him. Thus, acknowledging a partner's sense of humor is another strategy besides delicious meals and compliments on physical strength and attractiveness that set men up for impeccable service to their women.
Researchers: women are less likely to leave men with a well-developed sense of humor
The authors of the study tried to understand what role humor plays in long-term relationships. People appreciate a developed sense of humor in potential partners, because during courtship it is an indicator of certain psychological characteristics, romantic interest, similar values u200bu200band goals in life. But the function of a sense of humor in already established couples was given less time.
Men with a sense of humor are named the best lovers
149 couples who have lived together for an average of 7 years have come into the sphere of attention of researchers. Men told more jokes than women; they rated the quality of their jokes higher. However, there were no gender differences in the frequency of laughing at partners' jokes. And if a woman recognized the superiority of her partner's sense of humor, then he felt much happier. (READ MORE) 
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an institution of higher education located in the capital of the Silesian Voivodeship in Poland