They’re weird. They’re borderline annoying. And they’re absolutely obsessed with each other.
You know the couple I’m talking about.
The ones who look like they stepped out of a 90s sitcom blooper reel. The ones who laugh too loud at their own jokes, steal food off each other’s plates without asking, and somehow make you feel single even when you’re in a relationship.
People whisper, “Ugh, they’re too much.”
But deep down, they’re jealous.
Why? Because what looks “cringey” on the outside is actually emotional safety. The kind of raw, messy, unfiltered intimacy most people will never experience in a lifetime of chasing Instagram-worthy love.
Here’s the truth: if your relationship doesn’t make at least a few people roll their eyes, you’re probably playing it too safe.
Let’s dive into the 7 weird habits happy couples do that make the rest of us both cringe… and envy.
1. Their Inside Jokes Are Complete Nonsense (And They Like It That Way)
I once dated someone who laughed for three straight minutes because I accidentally called a cat “spaghetti.” That was five years ago. It still makes her laugh.
That’s the thing about inside jokes: they don’t need context. They aren’t meant to be explained. They’re mental time machines.
Happy couples have language. A weird, exclusive, totally illogical language.
It’s built from old road trips, typo texts, awkward moments that should’ve been forgotten. But instead, they became cornerstones of the relationship.
When you see a couple erupt into laughter over one random word and you feel like the outsider… you are. But not because they’re rude.
Because they’ve built something private. And real.
It’s not about comedy. It’s about shared memory, emotion, and time.
2. They Send Horrible Selfies to Each Other and Genuinely Love It
Forget filtered brunch selfies and duck lips.
The happiest couples are swapping photos that look like mugshots, double chins, post-shower wet-hair disasters. And the response?
“You’re so hot” followed by laughing emojis.
That’s not sarcasm. That’s intimacy.
See, when you can show someone the worst version of your face and they still light up? That’s a mirror. That’s home. That’s love without ego.
Ugly selfies are a love language.
Because they say: I don’t need to impress you. I just want to be with you.
And in a world addicted to presentation, that kind of honesty hits like cold water to the face.
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3. They Fake-Fight in Public Just to Make Life More Interesting
“You ate my last fry. That’s a violation of the Treaty of Dinner 2022.”
“I invoke diplomatic immunity!”
People look. They smirk. Some roll their eyes. But the couple?
They’re in their own world.
Happy couples don’t take themselves seriously. They make theater out of everyday life. Not because they’re immature, but because playfulness is a sign of safety.
You can only act ridiculous around someone who makes you feel safe to be yourself.
And here’s the kicker:
Playfulness is foreplay.
Not the kind that leads to the bedroom every time, but the kind that keeps love alive.
4. Their Pet Names Sound Like Something Out of a Cartoon
“Snort Muffin.”
“Booger King.”
“Lady Whifflepants.”
Sound ridiculous?
Exactly.
Happy couples don’t use ‘babe’ 800 times a day. They invent absurd nicknames that would embarrass them in public. And then? They use them in public.
Why? Because there’s power in private silliness. There’s joy in not caring who overhears.
And most importantly, there’s freedom in knowing your partner doesn’t need you to be sexy all the time.
They just need you to be yourselves.
Pet names aren’t about words. They’re about belonging.
5. They Reenact Their First Date and Laugh at How Awful It Was
Some people try to forget their first date.
Happy couples? They turn it into a one-act play.
They go back to the same restaurant, wear the same (cringey) clothes, sit at the same table, and re-live every awkward silence and spilled drink.
It’s not nostalgia. It’s gratitude.
Because when you can look back and laugh at how awkward you both were, it means you’ve grown. Together.
And revisiting the past with love instead of shame?
That’s how you anchor your present.
Every time they do it, they remind each other: Look how far we’ve come. And we still like each other.
That’s rare.
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6. They Narrate Each Other’s Lives Like It’s a National Geographic Docuseries
“Here we see the male in his natural habitat: the fridge. Searching… for cheese.”
“The female begins her ritual of ignoring all 47 notifications before deciding to scroll TikTok for three hours.”
Stupid? Yes.
Effective? Hell yes.
Narration is a form of connection.
It’s shared creativity. It turns boredom into bonding.
Couples who narrate each other’s lives aren’t mocking. They’re paying attention. They’re making the mundane feel memorable.
When someone sees even your most boring moment as worthy of storytelling, you feel seen.
And being seen is rarer than being loved.
7. They Turn Chores Into Championship Matches
“Whoever folds this laundry fastest gets back massage credits.”
“If I win, you’re watching three episodes of my trash reality show without complaining.”
That’s not manipulation.
That’s making living together into loving together.
Happy couples don’t wait for holidays to have fun. They make dishes, sweeping, grocery shopping into literal competitions.
It’s not about the task.
It’s about finding tiny, daily reasons to laugh.
Because laughter is the cheapest, fastest glue there is.
And couples who compete playfully stay connected deeply.
Love Isn’t Always Loud. But It’s Always a Little Weird.
We’ve been fed this lie that the best couples are polished, poised, and Instagram-perfect.
But the truth?
The happiest couples are a little messy. A little odd. And a whole lot of themselves.
They don’t perform their love for anyone else. They live it.
Unapologetically.
They have rituals that make no sense, nicknames that sound like cartoon characters, and selfies that could kill a modeling career.
And that’s exactly why they’re so damn magnetic.
So if your relationship feels a little too polished… maybe it’s time to add some chaos.
Love isn’t a highlight reel.
It’s a blooper reel you both enjoy.
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FAQs
1. Are these behaviors healthy or just weird?
They’re weird because they’re healthy. Emotional safety often looks like nonsense from the outside.
2. What if my partner isn’t playful like this?
Start small. Introduce a silly nickname or make one joke. Playfulness is a muscle you can build.
3. Isn’t it immature to act like this as adults?
Nope. Emotional maturity includes knowing when to be silly and when to be serious. It’s about range.
4. What if people judge us?
If you’re happy, who cares? People judge what they don’t understand.
5. Can these habits save a struggling relationship?
They can’t fix deep wounds, but they can help reconnect you through shared joy and playfulness.
Now Your Turn
Ever done something totally ridiculous with your partner and felt more in love after?
Or maybe you envy the couple that looks like walking chaos?
Drop your weirdest couple ritual in the comments. Let’s celebrate the beautiful, the bizarre, and the bonds that make love unforgettable.
John Emmanuel is a results-obsessed relationship blogger and founder of Top Love Hacks, dedicated to helping you level up your dating and relationship game by motivating you to be in control of your love life.
