Is it all right to joke around with my spouse, or does it make the marriage less serious?

Good-natured joking draws hearts closer and is a sunnah, as long as it does not hurt or involve lying. The Prophet ﷺ joked with his wives and his Companions, but his jokes were always true and belittled no one. Laughing together melts everyday tension and reminds you both that life is not just a list of tasks. Avoid jokes that touch on your spouse's physical flaws, family or sensitive matters, because that is hurting someone behind the mask of a joke. Read your spouse's face; if they are hurt, stop and apologise. A home with laughter stands up better to trials. See everyday adab.

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