How to stop taking jokes seriously

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Do you catch yourself taking jokes too seriously, whether they come from coworkers, friends, or schoolmates? After a while, this inability to lighten up can put pressure on your relationships, especially if people feel you're trying to act superior or be a kill joy. Often, taking jokes seriously means you are an earnest person or you are sensitive to the humor of others. This could be because you feel you do not have the same sense of humor as others and are sensitive to their jokes or because you are unsure how to respond to jokes in general.[1] Embracing humor and jokes can help you to relax, de stress, and lighten up. As long as you do not find someone’s joke offensive, there are ways to stop taking light humored jokes seriously and join in on the laughter.

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