58 Silly Mistakes By Wives, Fiancees And Girlfriends That Turned Ordinary Days Into Unexpected Comedy (New Pics)

One of the best things about having a life partner is being able to share all your little quirks, silly habits, and everyday weirdness — and, of course, have some laughs along the way.

Goofing around and sharing giggles with your spouse keeps those warm, fuzzy feelings of romance alive.

Several studies support this logic — laughter is proven to be good for your body, your brain, and your emotions.

Bored Panda spoke to Laura Kurtz, a social psychologist from the University of North Carolina, who conducted a study called 'Shared Laughter as Behavioral Indicator of Relationship Well-Being' to understand the importance of humor.

"We have found that shared laughter does seem to be uniquely predictive of key relationship outcomes like closeness, social support, and the desire to get to know the other person more deeply," she says.

Understanding your partner’s sense of humor can actually help you understand them better and on a deeper level.

“In general, couples who laugh more together tend to have higher-quality relationships. We can refer to shared laughter as an indicator of greater relationship quality,” says Kurtz.

She adds: "When I laugh with you, it signals that we are similar, that we’re on the same wavelength and view the world in a similar way. That similarity then boosts my overall evaluation of our relationship. It helps me feel closer to you and want to get to know you even further."

"The moments of laughter that are especially beneficial to your relationships are those you share together."

According to recent studies, many people prefer dating someone who has a good sense of humor.

Humor has actually been rated as more important than physical attractiveness — especially by women, who say they value partners who can make them laugh.

It is also seen as an indicator of intelligence, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

Bored Panda also spoke to Janet Gibson, PhD, a professor of psychology at Grinnell College in the US, to understand how humor affects intimacy between partners.

"We are attracted to people with a sense of humor and find it rewarding when they like our humor and you like theirs," she says.

Humor helps people feel more comfortable and relaxed around each other — those little chuckles can also lead to positive interactions and create memories for a lifetime.

Gibson says: "Humor lowers stress (physically and emotionally), helps us see multiple perspectives which helps find solutions, helps us to lighten up and reframe tough times as not opportunities we can tackle, and can help us realize we are not alone and can face the tough times together."

Science says that endorphins released from laughter create feelings of joy and contentment.

If your partner handles those daily minor nuisances with lightheartedness, you know they have the kind of patience that keeps the relationship strong.

Gibson believes most mishaps become funnier as time passes, and couples can revisit those memories and laugh about them later. "Much about humor is experiencing the unexpected, like the meaning of a punchline or the mishap that shouldn’t haven’t happened."

She says couples might not find the mishap initially funny but the more benign it was or the more unexpected it was, then it’s remembered as a funny and distinctive event we shared. "Memory is usually better for distinct things."

Laughing with your partner is a legit health hack — it can relax your muscles for up to 45 minutes and reduce physical tension. It also strengthens your immune system by increasing infection-fighting cells and antibodies.

So when you laugh at the silly mistakes, it can act as a quick stress-relief tool, and studies show that humor’s effects last long after the smile has faded.

Laughing at the same awkward, embarrassing moments also shows that you’re on a similar wavelength as your partner.

Your sense of humor doesn’t need to be exactly alike, but what's important is that you both find humor in the same situations.

"Laughter is a signal that you 'get' the other person, are on the same page, and enjoy how the other is feeling and thinking. It is a form of communication partners need to monitor their relationship and strengthen it," says Gibson.