Men really do think they are funnier than their female partners, study reveals

MEN really do think they are funnier than their female partners, a study has revealed.

A poll of 149 long-term couples found blokes make quips more often — and rate their own wisecracks above their other half’s jokes.

But women do not laugh at their partner’s comedic attempts any more often than men do, meaning try-hard men are kidding themselves over their humour skills.

The study found people were happier if they rated their partner as funnier than themselves.

Dr Lukasz Jach, of Silesia University, Poland, said: “When attracting potential partners, men are more likely to produce humour and women are more likely the recipients and judges.

“In long-term relationships, women might lose or lessen their tendencies to respond to humour.”

Humour makes people attractive because laughing relieves stress and produces positive, relaxing hormones, scientists say.

It also boosts oxygen to the heart, brain and vital organs.

Dr Jach and colleagues quizzed Poles who had been together for an average of seven years.