Dave’s Diary:Laugh A Little to Keep Love Alive

Doctor Dave here to help keep your relationship ship shape.  So, you want to keep the home fires burning? Yuk it up a bit! Don’t take my word for it, I find everything to be funny, but science is on my side. Appalachian State University psychologists say to see a comedy on your next date night.

They conclude that couples who reminisce about funny experiences they've shared are more satisfied with their partners than those who recall cracking up alone.  The shrinks say a funny memory serves as an inside joke, which creates cohesiveness between two people. And another tip for togetherness is a recommendation for couples to use amusing nicknames for each other that are based on a humorous recollection…that puts the mood boosting power of the memory to regular good use!