Laugh Again: How Playfulness Can Heal a Drifting Marriage

Do you remember when you used to laugh together?

When you could be silly without fear of judgment… when a shared joke or playful moment felt like oxygen to your soul?

If it feels like the fun has faded from your marriage and all that’s left is duty, silence, or tension, I want to remind you of something powerful: Laughter is not a luxury in marriage. It’s a lifeline.

🤝 Friendship Is the Foundation

Before you were partners in bills, chores, and parenting, you were two people who chose each other. And what often bonded you wasn’t just chemistry or goals—it was laughter, fun, and shared joy.

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” —Proverbs 17:22 (NIV)

Sometimes what your marriage needs most isn’t a deep conversation or another to-do list—it’s lightness. It’s laughter. It’s remembering how to be friends again.

😔 What Happens When Fun Disappears?

When playfulness goes missing, so does connection. The atmosphere gets heavy. Every interaction feels serious, strained, or strategic. You become co-managers instead of companions.

And slowly… your heart starts to drift.

That’s why injecting joy—even in small doses—can reignite emotional intimacy and relieve the pressure that builds in tough seasons.

🌟 3 Ways to Invite Playfulness Back into Your Marriage

1. Break the Routine—Intentionally

Do something unexpected, even silly. Dance in the kitchen. Send a flirty text. Watch a comedy together. Even a 10-minute break from “the usual” can lighten the atmosphere and remind you both that joy still lives here.

2. Revisit Something You Used to Enjoy Together

Was it game nights? Long walks? Inside jokes? Ask yourself: “What made us laugh back then—and why did we stop? "Resurrect those moments. You don’t need a big vacation to reconnect—just shared presence and purpose.

3. Don’t Wait for Him to Initiate

Sometimes, especially in emotionally distant seasons, we wait for our spouse to “start” the reconnection. But as a wife, you have so much power to shift the tone. Initiate fun, not because you’re forcing a connection, but because you’re inviting it.

💬 You Deserve to Smile Again

Hey, I know the pain of drifting. I know what it feels like to wonder if the laughter will ever return.

But I also know this: God can restore joy. He can breathe new life into a quiet home. He can teach you how to be friends again, not just roommates or co-parents.

📞 Let’s talk about how. Schedule your free discovery call today at www.coachsheilafaye.com

We’ll create a plan to help you reconnect—spiritually, emotionally, and yes… playfully.

Because a healthy marriage isn’t always heavy. Sometimes, healing begins with a laugh.