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I was thinking about it the other day, and I realized one of the secrets to my marriage is our playfulness, our ability to have fun and laugh, is such a big thing.
My hubby and I can make up jokes just about anything. We can just look at each other and laugh. Our minds are in synch and we know just know what one another are thinking. I guess you can say we have our own inside jokes. The two of us know how to laugh at each other, or about ourselves.
Being silly and knowing how to laugh is definitely what gets us through those
hard times.
I have to admit my husband is the funny one of the family, so all of the playfulness usually starts from him. When he goes away for a business trip you can feel the house just isn't the same without him.
The thing that I love about him is his sense of humor. Not only does he know how to make me laugh, but he also knows how to get serious and take care of business, the way the man of the house should. I come to greatly appreciate these qualities in him.
Like I said my hubby is the funny one so I had to learn how to be more playful from him. Now don't get me wrong I know how to have a good time, but often I get so focused on a task, and forget how to have a little fun.
Here's a little advice from someone who had to learn: It starts with not taking everything so seriously, add in a little playfulness and imagination, and you are left with lots of laughter.
This point is also important for our kids to see. They need to know that they can have fun with their parents too. I can already see my children beginning to develop their own sense of humor. They tell jokes and have silly behaviors that make them special. I am so happy that our home is an environment that is open enough for my children to be as silly as they want to be. They also know the difference between the right and wrong time for fun.
They say laughter is like medicine to our souls, now I know Jesus is the only true medicine to our souls, but laughter can definitely do some work inside of us.
Just a little side note we also need to remember to have some fun and playfulness in the bedroom as well. This is how God designed it. This tip can bring a whole new perspective when it comes to the intimacy in our marriages.
Sometimes we may have to think back to when we were kids and remember how to be carefree just for a little while.
It's funny(no pun intended) how a little bit of fun and a lot of laughter can help you build a stronger marriage.
Be Blessed. Be Happy!
If you need a little help being happy just watch this video. You can even watch it with your hubby. It always makes me smile. I just love how the people are being so carefree and dancing. By the way the actual video is a whole 24 hours. Can you believe it!
How do you and your hubby have fun in your marriage?
Who is more playful one in your marriage-you, hubby, or both?
I am the happy, carefree, playful one. My husband left just 6 months after we got married in 2012 and I have been on my own now for aprox 16 months. He is serious about everything. My kids and I love to laugh and play around but it just never happened when he was home. He kills fun moments with his negativity and its draining. He still to this day finds a way to make a happy carefree moment negative. I notice the kids tend to wait for him to leave before they be silly and fun. With my husband, everything is serious. Even the times when we just want to have fun..
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa thanks for choosing to share something so personal to your heart. I know you are definitely not the only wife who is going through this situation. I am sorry to hear about your husband. Sometimes when people have their own inner struggles they have a hard time expressing any joy or happiness. I know personally I went through hard times in my marriage where I just needed to trust God to work in the situation, because that is all I knew how to do. Trust me God hears and sees everything and He will work everything out for His good. I am glad your children are able to have that happiness when they are with you. Keep providing them with that safe and joyful place and pray for your marriage. I will definitely be praying along with you. God Bless. ~Sherri
DeleteYou are so right! I LOVE that my Hubby and I can have a day where we just chill and hang out as if we are dating and kids again...we laugh act silly and just BE...it helps when the serious 'adult' moments come.
ReplyDeletePS- I adore that song! I have it as my ringtone... :D
Those are my favorite days too when it is just the two of us having fun. Like in that photo from our anniversary. We went around NYC taking pics and having fun like when we were dating. We even went to a candy shop and loaded up on some candy. Fun times that made great memories. ~Sherri
DeleteMy husband is definitely the funny one out of the two of us. I do make things fun and airy though for my son. He seems to have his father's sense of humor and he thinks most things are funny so he makes it fairly easy for me. But like you all, we have rubbed off on each other and I guess I'm a little funnier now that we've been together and we also know what each other is going to say many times or what the other one is thinking :)
ReplyDeleteHi Brittnei thanks for visiting. Our kids will always make the household more fun. Especially when they are younger. It's just the teen years you have to watch out for, or in my case the tween years. That's when it's more important to have fun as a family. I always think it's funny how we begin to act like our hubby, and vice versa. That is a good thing, as long as we don't rub off any bad habits. I am so happy we were able to connect. I hope we are able to stay in touch. ~Sherri
DeleteA couple who plays and prays together usually stays together.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Blessings :-)
Laughter is the BEST medicine, even in your marriage! Hope you're still laughing together at age 100!
DeleteHi Christie thanks for visiting & commenting. If we are still around at age 100, we will be laughing at each other. I'm glad to be able to connect, and I hope we are able to keep in touch. ~Sherri
DeleteHi Kath thanks for visiting & commenting. I say a big amen to your comment. I'm glad you enjoyed this post, and please visit again. Blessings. ~Sherri
DeleteLove this! My husband and I laugh a lot together, and I think that has definitely smoothed over some rough moments...remembering that we actually LIKE being together. My husband is a little dramatic in a funny way - but we laugh a lot. Love this post. (Stopping by from SITS FB page!)
ReplyDeleteHello thanks for taking the time to visit my blog. I appreciate your comment. You are so right, we definitely need those moments of fun reminding us that we actually like being together. Sometimes we can get so caught up in all of the drama. Lol! I am glad we were able to connect. I will be visiting your blog too. Be blessed! ~Sherri
DeleteMy husband is usually the one who is more fun, whimsical, & spontaneous. He was an art major in college; I was a math major - I tend to be more practical & analytical about everything. We've been a good balance for each other over the last ten years...I've learned to lighten up a bit about most things. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this post - I needed the reminder after a long, kind of grumpy weekend. :)
Hello Lisha welcome to my blog. I am happy that you enjoyed this post. Thanks for visiting. Isn't it funny how opposites attract. It definitely makes for a good balance. I totally understand about having a long grumpy weekend. I am glad we were able to connect, and hope we can stay in touch. ~Sherri
DeleteI couldn't agree more! Life is full of tough things to deal with, so humor is 100% necessary to enjoying our lives. I think the older my husband and I get, the more silly we become, and the kids definitely pick up on that--I swear, they're funnier than we are!! Thanks so much for this post. I needed it. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Dara I appreciate your comment & taking time to visit my blog. That is impressive that you and your hubby are becoming funnier over the years. You both sound like a fun couple to be around. I'm so thankful that you were blessed by this post. I am so glad that we connected. ~Sherri
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