Buzz
Being playful with your girlfriend can make her laugh and help strengthen your relationship. To bring out her silly side, try spontaneous activities that will make her smile. Keep it positive and fun, and avoid anything that might hurt her feelings, like teasing her about something sensitive. It takes a bit of courage to be goofy in front of her, but it’s all worth it when you see her laughing and enjoying herself.
Steps
Surprising Her with Fun and Silly Activities
Challenge her to a dance battle or come up with a silly dance routine just for her. Music and dancing are excellent ways to let loose and have fun. If she has a favorite song with a catchy beat, turn it on and challenge her to a dance-off. If that feels too intense, create a quirky dance move to do whenever a particular song plays.
- If she’s a fan of a movie with a memorable dance scene, try reenacting it together.
Start a pillow fight when she least expects it. Wait for a moment when you're both relaxed, like watching a movie or lounging on the couch. Then, gently tap her on the head or shoulder with a soft pillow and shout, “Pillow fight!” Hopefully, she’ll burst out laughing, grab a pillow, and join in.
- Pick the right moment – don’t do this if she’s upset or after a serious discussion.
- Keep it light! A gentle tap is all it takes to get the pillow fight started.
- If it's a warm day, consider a water balloon fight instead!
Build a blanket fort and spend the night in it. Without saying anything, head to the linen closet, grab all your blankets and sheets, and start building the fort. It won’t be long before she asks what you're up to. Respond seriously, “I’m building a blanket fort for movie night. Want to help?”
- Once the fort is complete, snuggle inside and watch a movie or listen to music together.
Take her to the park and play on the playground. The next time you drive by a local park or playground, pull over and invite her to join you. You can ride the seesaw together, give her a spin on the merry-go-round, or swing side by side.
- Girls often give subtle hints about what they want. To impress her, pay attention to these hints and act on them.
- They love surprises! Surprise her with a party, her favorite meal, or take her to a place she loves.
- Give her a thoughtful gift that shows you truly know her.
Making Her Smile
Keep the banter lighthearted and positive. There are many ways to be funny, but if your aim is to be playful and fun, avoid negative humor. Teasing or making fun of her, even in jest, can sometimes feel hurtful. Ridiculing others to make her laugh is also not a good approach. Sarcasm and self-deprecating humor can work, but it depends on the person.
- If you know she enjoys sarcasm, dark humor, or playful teasing, go ahead! If you’re unsure, it’s better to avoid it.
Give her an adorable nickname to make her laugh. The best nicknames are the ones that have special meaning for both of you. Choose one that’s linked to an inside joke. Keep it fun and lighthearted, and avoid anything too serious or sentimental.
- For example, if she’s always stealing the blanket when you watch movies, you could affectionately call her “Blanket Bandit.”
- Remember, you don’t have to stick to just one nickname! Feel free to change it up depending on the situation.
Order dinner in a funny accent or do a silly impression. When dining out, wait for the waiter to arrive and order in an exaggerated British accent. Pretend like it’s the most natural thing in the world, even if she bursts into laughter.
- Alternatively, you can do an impression of something hilarious you’ve both discussed, like her neighbor’s quirky laugh.
Pull off a playful prank on her. Pranks can be fun, but keep it light and harmless. For example, change the language settings on her phone or leave a ridiculous ransom note for something like her shoes or a sandwich.
- You could steal her sandwich from the fridge and leave a note saying, “Your precious sandwich is being held hostage. If you don’t give me 10 kisses, it’s not coming back.”
Describe what’s happening in a goofy voice or style. While you’re together, narrate everything going on: your thoughts, her thoughts, what you’re seeing, and so on. You can even do this in a particular style, like a detective story or a nature documentary. She’ll probably start to join in, and you can switch off narrating!
- For instance, during a nature documentary-style narration, you could say, “Observe the majestic Kristin as she devours a pizza slice, stalking it from the couch before making her move...”
Highlight an awkward situation in a humorous way to ease the tension. No one likes awkward moments, but turning them into something funny can help diffuse the discomfort! For example, if she trips over her shoelaces, share a funny story of your own embarrassing moment. You could even act it out for her.
- For example, say, “You think that’s bad? I once tripped and face-planted during a school play!”
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Gauge her mood so you can figure out how much silliness is appropriate!
Important Notes
- Never make fun of your girlfriend.
- Remember, the goal is fun. If she’s not feeling one particular thing, switch it up or dial it down a bit.
