Please Check Yes or No.

I recently found myself in that all too familiar pseudo-philosophical discussion we've all had countless times. "What are the most desirable qualities you want in a partner?" Putting physical judgements aside (hotness? pfttt.), we settle on things like trustworthiness, confidence, intelligence... aka. the really good stuff. Somehow, the answers, in all their variety, always end up centering on two things: kindness and humour.  And yet. Though we may all agree that finding the "nice and funny guy/gal" is ideal, there is always argument when it comes to which matters more.

Tough one, right? I've realized that the tie-breaker revolves around that age-old question, the classic Would-You-Rather: "Love or Be Loved"? If you pick...

A] Love:

 Pick Funny. "Laughter is a drug" ain't no lie. Hardcore evidence shows that we are drawn to those who can make us hoot and holler. And on those days when it seems like a dark cloud has somehow become your personal hat, Funny is the only person you need to make you smile. Funny has wit, Funny makes you feel better, and Funny makes you feel good.

B] Be loved:

Pick Nice. Beware though, for Nice often doesn't sport Prince Charming's threads. Nice is often subtle, shy, and sometimes socially awkward.  And though Nice might not crack the best jokes, they will sure as heck pretend-snicker at yours. Why? Because Nice is patient, Nice cares, and Nice makes you feel good too.

It's interesting because the answer changes all the time (or is that just me?). But say, in this pseudo-world where complexities are simplified into check boxes, and you could only have it one way or the other, who would you choose? Nice or Funny?

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