What Does it Mean When Someone is Playful in a Relationship?

What does it mean when someone is playful?

Playfulness is an attitude that involves a lack of self-importance, uncertainty, openness to surprise and a willingness to be a fool. It also involves a willingness to construct and reconstruct the ‘worlds’ in which we inhabit, an interest in the rules and in the ways those rules can be used to make things more interesting or to create new possibilities for play.

In a relationship, playfulness can be used to make your partner feel special and desired. It can also open the lines of communication, which research shows is a key component to building a long-lasting relationship.

When you’re more playful in a relationship, you can lower conflict and build trust with your partner, according to a study by University Halle-Wittenberg in Germany. It’s especially beneficial for couples who are stuck in a rut or feel jaded by the day-to-day grind.

You can be playful with your partner by doing something fun or surprising them. This can range from making a funny joke about their pet peeve to giving them a sweet, spontaneous gift or taking a trip to the amusement park together.

To be playful in a relationship, you need to be sure that your partner isn’t going to feel embarrassed or offended by your actions. That means that you shouldn’t perform pranks or humiliate them in front of others, even if it seems like fun at the time.

While being playful in a relationship can bring unexpected benefits, it can also get out of hand quickly. If you start playing too hard, your partner might not feel comfortable with it and you might end up hurting each other in the process.

If your partner isn’t used to a lot of playfulness in the relationship, it may take some time before you can figure out what works for you and them. That’s why it’s important to start slow.

It’s not always easy to playfully interact with your partner, but it can be worth it in the long run. It can help to reconnect with your partner on a deeper level, says Rachel Sussman, a licensed marriage and family therapist in San Francisco.

The best way to be more playful in a relationship is to start by being open and willing to try new things. If you’re not sure where to begin, here are some tips for bringing more playfulness into your relationship:

First Date Revisited

One of the easiest and most romantic ways to be more playful is to recreate your first date with your partner. Plan a fancy dinner and movie night, but dress up like your favorite characters to really set the mood. This can be incredibly romantic or hilariously funny depending on how you choose to put it together.

Games and sports are a great way to get more playful in your relationship, too. If your partner enjoys sports, consider having a friendly game of soccer or basketball with them.