28 Hilarious Confessions of People Who Deliberately Annoy Their Partners—And Why They Love It

Ever wonder why couples who tease each other tend to stick around longer? Turns out, there’s a method to this maddening madness. Psychologists argue that playful ribbing isn’t just harmless fun — it’s a secret weapon for building stronger bonds. Of course, not everyone’s cut out for the tease-and-tickle routine without ruffling feathers. But for those who’ve mastered the art, a little jab here and a witty poke there actually helps dial down tension and dial up affection. It’s like relationship glue, with a side of laughter-induced endorphins. Intrigued? You might just discover the joy in irritating your better half — with love, naturally — thanks to some viral wisdom shared on Twitter. Ready to up your relationship game with a smile and a smirk? LEARN MORE.

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Some psychologists believe that teasing can be a great tool for building healthy relationships. Of course, it’s not for everyone but couples who are satisfied with their partnership know how to poke fun at each other without hurting their loved ones.

In other words, if you want a quick and easy way to bring more fun into your already healthy relationship, amp up the teasing. “Being playful is such an important part of a relationship,” Julienne Derichs, a licensed marriage and family therapist with Couples Counseling Today, told Bustle. “It helps couples connect, de-stress, and it acts [as] an important repair technique when couples are feeling tense over conflict. Laughter and teasing can help de-escalate the conflict and help you remember that you actually like each other.”

And there’s a viral Twitter thread that can give you some ideas on how to do it. After writer Sophia Benoit tweeted “Literally nothing on Earth is better than repeatedly doing a bit your partner doesn’t like,” people began sharing ways in which they tease their significant others. Here are some of the best ones.