Must love jokes: why we look for a partner who laughs (and makes us laugh)
- Written by Mark Alfano, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Delft University of Technology
There are many reasons why those who laugh and can make others laugh are attractive mates.Shutterstock
Whether we’re looking for love or lust, we look for someone with a good sense of humour. Studies of courtship on Tinder and Facebook show that a sense of humour is the most valued quality in a potential mate.
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