Are You Laughing? Part I

This week I want to share a few quick stories and research about the importance of laughter in our lives. These short posts are in honor of my wife, Dawn.  Our ten year wedding anniversary is this Friday.  I am grateful for all the laughs we've shared together.

part one

Dick Robinson, a Pulitzer Prize nominated journalist and former medical writer for The Oakland Press, told me this a few years ago:  “My day doesn’t start until my wife, Brenda, makes me laugh.”  Dick credits his wife for helping make his life so enjoyable.  The Robinsons have been married for 39 years. 

In The Relationship Cure, psychologist John Gottman writes, “Turning toward one another’s sense of humor in everyday situations bolsters your relationships while making life together a lot more fun.”  It also helps couples stay together.  Gottman found in his research that a dearth of laughter was often the reason couples divorced later in life.  Humor is good for marriages.

This week:  Think how you can bring more laughter to your relationships.   As always, let me know how you’re doing when you have time. 

Best to you,

David

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David J. Pollay is the creator of The Law of the Garbage Truck™.  He is a syndicated columnist with the North Star Writers Group, creator and host of The Happiness Answer™ television program, and an internationally sought after speaker.  David’s book, The Law of the Garbage Truck™, is due out next year.  You can find out about the No Garbage Trucks! mission at www.thelawofthegarbagetruck.com.

David holds a master’s degree of applied positive psychology (M.A.P.P.) from the University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Yale University.  He is the founding associate executive director of the International Positive Psychology Association.

Comments

[David J. Pollay]

Thanks, Nikka. Great point. Good to hear from you. Have a great week!

David

[Nikka]

Great advice! I think having a good sense of humor is important in a relationship. It makes you want to be with that person longer. It makes you want to Live More with your special someone.