Does your partner need to have a good sense of humor?

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WhiteSteve · Accepted Answer

For sure. I don’t necessarily need HER to be funny herself…. but her sense of humor must be good enough to recognize how funny I AM😂

In seriousness, best thing she ever said…. she was hanging out at the bar I used to work at as my +1 for a company party, a bunch of my co-workers are making a gif to-do about how I’m so funny (honestly, I don’t think it was all original humor, I quote movies and TV a lot, just quickly off the top of my head and at appropriate times, definitely something of a comedic skill, but they aren’t my jokes, you know? Lmao), I’m the funniest person there, all this stuff. I’m of course quietly basking in the praise and trying not to look like it, and my lady just goes “REALLY? You guys all think that? I mean, don’t get me wrong, Steve is very funny. I just feel like he’s overrated.” Holy shit💀💀💀💀💀💀 I LOVE to get roasted, so that just forever endeared her to me. And she meant it too, that was the best part, she was not joking at all lmfaooooo. Still absolutely hilarious. I think everyone was like “oof…. have you no chill, lady?”, but I was absolutely dying laughing when she said it, I loved her so much more for that😂 She was so subtle when she said it, but it was an absolute torpedo😂😂😂💀💀💀

Chazmatazz269 · Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Something too few people acknowledge is that humor is extremely subjective. To me, having a sense of humor means, even more importantly than being able to make me laugh, being able to take a joke, especially when you don’t agree it’s funny. Recognize that i’m joking, and NOT trying to destroy you. I would LOVE to be with a woman who can make me laugh! But that’s a distant second to merely finding a woman who doesn’t bawl or start a fight after i make a joke.

Xoxocutekitty · Accepted Answer

Humor isn't as important to me. I think it is something that can grow with time as you develop more inside jokes and have similar experiences.

It is more important to not dislike their humor (ie if they are constantly putting down certain groups or things important to you). I'm a lady who will never be into fart jokes, but there are plenty of women who are. I might tolerate someone who can stomach the occasional joke but not a forever young crass joke kind of dude.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I’m very dorky and I do have a weird sense of humor, so as long as I can have a good connection with the guy, I don’t mind if his sense of humor is different than mine. It’s why emotional connection is important.

Pinay_ako · Answer

It’s not a requirement but he has to be goofy with me and has some sense of humour.. he doesn’t need to be a Jim Carrey for me to love him

HawkPerception · Answer

They don't have to be the funniest person or cracking a joke 24/7, but I would definitely prefer that my partner shares a similar sense of humor. That is developed over time though, as you grow to understand your partner and their style of communication.

CubsterShura · Answer

I usually do make people laugh, so for me it's not a hard requirement because the relationship will have at least one funny person anyway, but I'd appreciate it. I don't want an always joking clown though, I find it hard to communicate with them.

NathanDavis · Answer

absolutely yes...  I do need someone able to understand that my dumb and stupid sense of humor is not a reflection of me being dumb and stupid, lol...

Jemini_Crocket · Answer

It doesn't have to be a perfect match but I really hope of having similar humor taste. I couldn't be with someone who takes everything super seriously and gets butthurt over black humor though sure we all have limits.

SaartjieJane · Answer

Yes, I need to be able to laugh with the guy.  It’s terrible being with someone and they come show you something they laughed their head off to and you sit there like 😐

brownna529 · Answer

I think I like it when they're funny even when it doesn't seem like they are all the time. Just a little bit of humor that's really fun and doesn't seem overdone.

DizzyDesii · Answer

Im a goofball 75% of the day when in my confortzone. So i need someone who can hang in there with being randomly goofly and making silly faces, voices, corny statements and so on

ChiTown33 · Answer

I don't see how ANY relationship can survive without humor. Life has it's definite ups and downs if you can't laugh at the trials of life you're both going to be miserable.

Harleigh90 · Answer

Humour is one the most important! If he can't laugh at my random shit I'm not interested.

TrueConfection · Answer

He doesn't have to be funny, but a good sense of humor is a must. I can't live with an uptight grump.

FreyaRed · Answer

No. Who doesn't want a partner who take everything deadly serious and thinks every shape of sarcasm is a personal attack on him?

sheenagwapa · Answer

no just be yourself. a person who truly love you can accept yoy for who you are. i find havinh good sense of humor makes the person more attractive but it's not a prerequisite for me

OrallyFixated · Answer

One must bring their sense of humor when with me. If you don’t like to laugh, we will have nothing in common.

princessxx2 · Answer

So I can make and create humour but I can’t take humour 😂 so my boyfriend is both happy and upset hehe but overall he loves me a lot ♥️

ShaTTeredMasterpeace · Answer

Absolutely. With all the craziness going on in the world I need someone to be able to laugh with.

Whatever2929292 · Answer

Yea I love a good sense of humor. I mean she does not even have to have like super clever jokes but I mean just be a fun person

ethanallen · Answer

Absolutely must be able to laugh easily. A woman who never laughs has serious mental health problems.

DermalPunch · Answer

I mad ethe mistake of agreeing to be the joyful one in my marriage. They just sucked all the sunshine out of me. I need a goofy joker like me.

petitedollbabee · Answer

Absolutely. I can’t be with someone who takes life seriously and can’t take a joke.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

Yeah definitely.  a sense of humour and also patience and understanding.

Blackcosmo · Answer

It would be a bonus but I can do without it.

boredgal · Answer

Yes they do. I love to laugh and I love making people laugh.

CA4444 · Answer

Absolutely, or at least good enough to laugh at my jokes 🤪

Anonymous · Answer

Your all Codependent I’m a True man I don’t care for love or approval
While your all Chasing Fantasies
I’ll Ride My Dragon of manhood down Into The Darkness That people call evil.
And whoever Opposes the things that help me Shall be Ghosted like they never existed.

bakajana · Answer

Yea would be better. Or at least having the same as mine so we'd click well

andreasderjuengere · Answer

She certainly needs it to survive my own humour.

Phoenix98 · Answer

They just need to be able to make me laugh n smile and I need to be able to do the same to them. So I guess as long as our senses of humor are in tune with each other then we're golden.

BuLLdogLover03 · Answer

Humor in my mind is the best trait over everything else

Chill_Meta · Answer

She just needs to be able to adapt to the funny i bring or the situations that may or may not occur caused by random outburst of what I've said lol

oldhabitsdiehard · Answer

it can take sometime to develop a humor that you both can enjoy, so in the start if its boring dont worry things will get better once you get to know each other better. :)

girl4969 · Answer

Yes because life is tough. And if you can't keep your sense of humor then tense times are to come. Having a good senso of humor showed the desire to keep on keeping on.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

Oh, absolutely! I like to joke around a lot, so I need someone who is not super-sensitive.

MightyOlivia84 · Answer

Personality humor means a lot to me in dating (not necessarily important) but plays a lot in relationship, we both can't be boring..

Jltakk · Answer

Not really. I'd rather a wet blanket thats a genuine and good girl at heart than a plastic comedian. Would I want sense of humor? Sure.

TacosRAwesome · Answer

Yes. Although more than being good at saying jokes, I want someone that finds things funny.

D_Bone_Steak · Answer

She's slow... might laugh at a good joke 2 days later once she actually gets it. Some people are just dumb... is what it is.

Smoke-n-Growls · Answer

Humour is paramount. Laughter is a must in my life, and I'm a jokester. I really enjoy having a good humoured partner.

MannyFrs · Answer

im looking for a girl like in the movie coming to america where she will basically do whatever he asks her with no questions. like a mail order bride! thats it! now i just need to come up with a pile of money!

Lickmymeet · Answer

Even if she doesn’t she needs to be able to recognize the difference between when I’m kidding and when I’m serious

shaysh87 · Answer

most guys lack a sense of humor nowadays. thats why i am still single.

Kasabiian · Answer

Yes, but it's not just about them not being "boring". When someone has the same sense of humor as you, it creates a connection that is deeper than any other type of attraction.

Marshymallow · Answer

If they do then it’s great but it’s not really a must have.

JakeS00 · Answer

Oh yes. You should be able to poke lighthearted fun at each other or yourself in front of them.

MCheetah · Answer

No. I don't expect most people, especially women, to have an actual sense of humor.

AviatorTom · Answer

Not necessarily... my SO never gets any of my jokes.

Stella188 · Answer

Yes be boring without it. Not just relationships but in friends to.

Juxtapose · Answer

It's annoying when they don't have a sense of humor but I can handle it if they are good in all other areas no problem.

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

I think toast floating in a bathtub is funny, so does her sense of humor objectively even need to be good?

BHooper · Answer

100%. I love to laugh. If im with someone who can't take a joke and is serious all of the time I would go mad.

Bubbles16 · Answer

Yes because my boyfriend is funny and i could never be someone who's not funny or is way too serious

Rockstarrrrr · Answer

Okay, girls are not funny... But if she appreciates humor then it's really cool

MikeInHawaii · Answer

If she’s willing to go out with me, she obviously has one.

Agent_Elflord · Answer

Yes, because a big chunk of how I communicate is through humor.

jamesgoldman · Answer

If they've picked me they must have a sick sense of self-deprecating humour

Js3522 · Answer

he has a great sense of Humour, that is his main appeal for me,

zagor · Answer

If they didn't they wouldn't be dating me in the first place.

Keepitreal007 · Answer

Absolutely! Very important. Deal breaker for me.

clampfan101 · Answer

“two nerds in a pea pod”? Who said nerds can’t be funny?

Rebecka33 · Answer

Absolutely otherwise it won't last.

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