"The late actress Catherine O'Hara had advised, "There is nothing sexier than laughing together." Her recommendation is risk-free and financially free, yet worth hundreds of dollars. Our country is increasingly learning the value of adding more humor to our lives. Psychologists are touting the benefits of the practice and appreciation of humor to a person's self-esteem, internal confidence, and the ease of making new friends."
"Morticians and public health statisticians have noted the increasing longevity of those who are humor aficionados. Garden & Gun magazine, in their February-March 2026 issue, published their first-ever humor issue, featuring popular comedian Nate Bargatze on the cover. It is about time, instead of focusing so much on ultimate Southern sandwiches, tropical dream homes, and the bourbon boom, not to mention gardens and guns themselves."
Laughter and humor enhance self-esteem, internal confidence, and the ease of making new friends. Laughter can reduce blood pressure, decrease toxic hormones in the bloodstream, and lower muscle tensions for up to 45 minutes. Morticians and public health statisticians report increasing longevity among people who favor humor. Mainstream lifestyle outlets are placing greater emphasis on humor and fun. Sense of humor ranks among top characteristics on internet dating platforms and often appears high in applicants' self-descriptions. Psychological research finds humor to be a major reason for long-term relationship commitment, often contributing more to relationship durability than sex. Humor is increasingly desired in workplace culture.
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