In an article I wrote, I talked about how men protect us from having to face the realities of maturity. In this article I want to talk about what we can do with our immaturity, and the role childishness can play in a relationship.

Playfulness is one of the most important assets a woman can bring to a relationship. It is one of the most fundamental ways we bond with one another.

While men can tend to be serious in their world, when they join ours, we can help them take a break from all that. When you play with a man it helps him to relax from the burden the of responsibilities on his shoulders, and it is the single best thing you can do to cheer him up. By playing with your man, you give him an outlet in which he can feel free to play. Men will laugh with other men, but it is only around woman were they totally let their boundaries go, and open up to complete silliness. Invite him to do this by playing with him, and engaging with him.

Almost every opportunity is an opportunity to turn something into a game. In fact, turning something into a game can even be a great method of defusing conflict. If you see a moment that looks like it could lead to tension, think of it as an opportunity to make it into a fun experience. Did he drop something? Snatch it and run away. Stuck on the side of the road and have to walk to the nearest gas station? Start skipping instead. Make him chase you. Don't cry over spilled milk, instead act as though you are going to lick it up. Don't worry too much about making a fool of yourself, instead do the most silly thing you can think of. The more ridiculous you are, the more likely you are to get a laugh out of him

There are times to be serious, the rest of the time is time for silliness.