Laughter is the Best Medicine
‘Laughter is the Best Medicine’ - this is a very common phrase and one which many people associate with the therapeutic benefits of humour for people experiencing illness of some description. It can equally be applied to any situation, including relationships. I have seen couples exist under a complete absence of any form of obvious enjoyment of each other’s company - no laughing, no joking around, no silliness - just polite, respectful, relatively unimportant conversation. What type of relationship could survive such a boring environment!
I think partners need to understand that every system needs energy to survive. Whether that system be a mechanical one such as a motor engine, or a biological one as could be found in an ecosystem, or even in the smallest sub-society, such as a relationship. Here, the emotional balance of the partnership requires energy, yet it is often neglected. Without this energy, boredom results, complacency thrives and the rot starts to set in.
So where do we get this energy from to stop the relationship becoming emotionally ill - as with many things, laughter is the best medicine. Inject a little humour into your daily actions. Find out what makes the other person smile and laugh and aim to bring a smile to their faces as often as you think they need it. Reinvigorate your lifestyle by doing things which creates adrenalin, increases endorphins, challenges both of you and ultimately faciliatates the flow of energy through your lives. This energy is what life is all about. Use laughter to bring it into your life and everyone around will reap the rewards.