Couples who laugh together tend to handle the hard parts of marriage better. This page collects our funniest and sweetest reads: marriage jokes, quotes, anniversary messages, pranks, gift ideas and wedding laughs, plus the stories that remind you why you picked each other.
At a glance
- Jokes and quotes: something to read aloud at dinner.
- Anniversary words: card messages, captions and wishes.
- Pranks: harmless fun that keeps things playful.
- Gifts: funny and thoughtful ideas for husbands and wives, including Christmas.
- Weddings: toasts, photos and stories.
Jokes, quotes and pranks
- 50 marriage jokes and one-liners every married couple will get
- Funny marriage advice: 50 hilariously true tips
- 40 quotes about being married that capture real love
- Love quotes for husband and wife
- 20 harmless pranks to play on your husband or wife
- Marriage memes
- How we met: 12 of the best stories about meeting your spouse
- 40 funny things husbands say (and what they really mean)
Anniversary and card messages
- 75 anniversary quotes and captions
- 30 funny anniversary messages for your spouse
- Anniversary wishes for your husband
- Anniversary wishes for your wife
- How to write a love letter to your husband
- What to write in a wedding card: 30 messages (sweet, funny and short)
Gift ideas
- 40 Christmas gifts for your wife
- 40 Christmas gifts for your husband
- 30 funny gifts for your husband or wife
- Gift giving love language: how to choose thoughtful gifts
- How to help your husband upgrade his style
Holidays together
Wedding laughs
- Funny wedding quotes and wishes
- Awkward wedding photos: funny ideas and fails to avoid
- Awkward engagement photos: 15 funny ideas
How to keep humor healthy in your marriage
Laughter works best when you’re both in on the joke. A few simple rules:
- Laugh with, not at. Teasing should feel affectionate to the person on the receiving end, not just to the one telling the joke.
- Skip sarcasm during conflict. A joke in the middle of a real complaint can feel dismissive. Save it for after you’ve listened.
- Keep private things private. Don’t make your spouse’s body, family or insecurities the punchline in front of others.
- Build inside jokes. Shared references are a small, daily reminder that you’re a team.
- Use humor to repair. A gentle, silly moment after an argument can help you both reset, as long as the issue still gets resolved.
For more on keeping things light and close, see our habits of a happy marriage.
Frequently asked questions
Why is humor good for a marriage?
Shared laughter lowers tension, helps couples recover after an argument and builds a sense of being on the same team. Just avoid sarcasm that hurts.
What are good funny gifts for a spouse?
Choose something tied to an inside joke or a shared habit. See our list of funny gifts for ideas.
What should I write in an anniversary card?
Mention a specific memory, one thing you love about your spouse now, and something you’re looking forward to together. Our anniversary quotes and captions have short lines to borrow.
Where can I find the memes?
Browse our marriage memes page.