It's a tool that if used correctly can really strengthen a dating relationship. But like anything else it has its limits.
If you are out on a date and you have to keep asking the other person are they having a good time than that should be a obvious sign things are not going so hot. Instead you should easily be able to tell what's going on by the amount of laughter both of you are sharing.
Laughing on a date has a wonderful way of cutting thru any initial nervousness and potentially awkward moments. It puts you and your date at ease and goes a long way to establishing a good comfort zone that hopefully the two of you can use as a springboard to launch into a deeper relationship.
That's not to say you should go to the library and read the history of joke telling volume one or rent the videos of every successful comedian who has ever done stand up. Chances are storing up this wealth of information and then trying to use it on a date will backfire.
Instead try to relax and find your humor zone. It may be a funny observation or a quick joke that fits into the context of the evening. Quick is the operative word here. Sometimes when a story meant to be humorous starts to drag before you reach the punch line then a yarn becomes a yawn or a stifled one at least. When telling your joke it's best to remember the old Hollywood maxim for movie making: Get in late and get out early. This is a very good way to keep your date's interest.
Now there's another side to this coin and that is the mistake of overdoing it. You may be a very funny person with natural wit and timing. The key is to show some restraint.
Laughing at everything is not a good sign. Your date may appreciate your humor but they did not go out with you to watch you audition for a comedy club. Not taking anything seriously (even when your date may occasionally want you to) can get old and tired in a hurry. After awhile, your constant attempts at humor may have the other person laughing half heartedly as they start looking for the exit.
Also be sure to share some of that spotlight. Try to find your date's humor zone and encourage it. It doesn't mean you should laugh when they say something that is brutally unfunny but if it is funny than by all means let them know it. If the other person is still feeling uncomfortable this can be a major boost in helping them get over it.
Nobody wants to go out with someone who is serious to the point of dullsville. Any attempt at humor always escapes them. In fact they find a way to turn it into a serous point. Laughter on a date can be a powerful connector with many side benefits. Just remember don't force it, don't over do it and don't be afraid to share center stage. Keep this in mind and you and your date will be hard pressed not to have a good time.
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