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In 2009, the Journal of Psychology published a study that investigated the effect of different levels of humor on attractiveness and desirability as a long-term partner.
The study was conducted by Elizabeth McGee of the University of California and Mark Shevlin of the University of Ulster.
In their study, McGee and Shevlin recruited 180 male and female undergraduate college students. These students read a description of an potential partner of the opposite sex in which he or she was either described as having a good sense of humor, an average sense of humor, or no sense of humor. They were then asked to rate how attractive the person described was and to rate how suitable he or she was as a long-term partner.
Both Women And Men Report Finding A Good Sense Of Humor Attractive
Seeded on Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:03 AM EDT
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For example, humor may be an indication of other potentially valuable and attractive characteristics. Previous research "found that individuals described as being well above average in sense of humor were perceived as lower in neuroticism and higher in agreeableness than typical or below average sense of humor."
Furthermore, as McGee and Shevlin describe, "If happiness or amusement is an end goal in itself and a partner's sense of humor creates happiness or amusement, then sense of humor directly aids the realization of this goal."
I am in total agreement here...a sense of humor is essential for long healthy relationship.
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#1 - Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:05 AM EDTAgreed. It sounds cliche, but no matter how attractive or wealthy a person is, I could never stay with them if they didn't make me laugh. A sense of humor is absolutely crucial for me.
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I mentioned this in a comment some time ago. Having a sense of humor is crucial to me. But what is also of huge importance is understanding the where, why and what of the things they think are funny. Humor as much as beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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How true I find this. For me, above anything else, in a friendship, relationship, acquaintance, a sense of humor is a must. It is probably highest on my "long" list of demands(lol)....and my "future" ex husband had better have a good one;) Hek
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