How can couples increase play, humor, and laughter?

• A. By maintaining a strictly serious environment to avoid oversharing emotions.
• B. By focusing only on problems and avoiding enjoyable activities.
• C. By setting aside time for spontaneous play and humor together.
• D. By blaming each other for lack of fun.

Answer: (C)

Play, humor, and laughter strengthen the couple bond by creating positive shared moments that deepen friendship and ease stress. Setting aside time for spontaneous play and humor together intentionally prioritizes joy in the relationship, giving you both opportunities to connect, feel closer, and rebuild warmth after tensions. When you create space for lighthearted moments—inside jokes, playful banter, or fun activities—you build positive memories and a reservoir of goodwill that makes navigating problems easier. The other options miss this intentional cultivation of positive affect and can dampen connection over time, whereas making play a regular part of your interactions keeps the relationship lively and resilient.