Marriage has its ups and downs, and everything in between. But one thing’s for sure: there’s always room for a good laugh. The day-to-day moments between husbands and wives often lead to situations that are both touching and downright funny, as you’ll see in the jokes that follow.
From unexpected notes to sharp-witted comebacks, these seven jokes capture the light-hearted and amusing side of marriage.
Whether you’re married or simply enjoy a good laugh, these stories will have you nodding along in recognition and chuckling at the twists they take.
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1. The Note Under the Bed
Every marriage has moments of frustration, especially when one partner feels like they’re being taken for granted. This joke shows a wife trying to teach her husband a lesson through a note—though she’s the one who ends up surprised by his reaction.
A woman, irritated because her husband was late coming home yet again, decided to leave a note that said, “I’ve had enough and have left you. Don’t bother coming after me.”
She then hid under the bed to see what he would do.
Not long after, the husband came home. She could hear him in the kitchen before he walked into the bedroom. She watched as he went over to the dresser, picked up the note, and after a few minutes, scribbled something on it before grabbing his phone and calling someone.
“She’s finally gone… Yeah, I know, about time, right? I’m coming to see you. Put on that sexy French nightie. I love you… Can’t wait to see you… We’ll do all the naughty things you like.”
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He hung up, grabbed his keys, and left.
As the car drove away, she crawled out from under the bed, full of anger and holding back tears. She quickly grabbed the note to see what he had written…
“I can see your feet. We’re out of bread: be back in five minutes.”
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2. The Pharmacist’s Explanation
Sometimes, a simple misunderstanding can quickly spiral into a much bigger situation. This joke shows how things can get out of control when assumptions are made—until the truth finally comes out, leaving everyone in stitches.
When a husband came home, he was greeted by his wife, who was in tears. Through her sobs, she said, “It’s the pharmacist. He insulted me terribly this morning on the phone!”
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Angrily, the husband stormed off to the pharmacy to demand an apology. But before he could get a word in, the pharmacist started explaining, “Hold on, just hear my side of the story. My alarm didn’t go off this morning, so I got up late.”
“I skipped breakfast and rushed to the car, only to find out I had locked both my house and car keys inside. I had to break a window to get my keys. Then, driving a bit too fast, I got a speeding ticket. A few blocks from the store, I had a flat tire. By the time I finally opened up, there was already a line of people waiting, and on top of that, the phone wouldn’t stop ringing.”
“Then I had to break a roll of coins to make change, and the coins went everywhere. I got down on my hands and knees to pick them up, and the phone was still ringing non-stop.
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When I stood up, I banged my head on the open cash drawer, which made me stumble back into a display case full of perfume bottles. Believe it or not, they all shattered. Meanwhile, the phone was still ringing, so I finally picked it up.”
“It was your wife. She wanted to know how to use a rectal thermometer, and I swear, as God is my witness, all I did was tell her.”
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3. The Family Secret
Family secrets can be shocking, but they also make for some of the funniest and most unexpected stories. In this joke, a young man’s excitement about his upcoming wedding takes an unexpected turn when his father reveals a surprising family secret, leading to a hilarious twist.
One Sunday morning, George rushed into the living room and excitedly told his parents, “Dad! Mom! I have some great news! I’m getting married to the most beautiful girl in town. She lives just a block away, and her name is Susan.”
After dinner, George’s dad pulled him aside and said, “Son, we need to talk. Look at your mother, George. We’ve been married for 30 years. She’s a wonderful wife and mom, but she’s never been very exciting in the bedroom, so I used to fool around with other women. Susan is actually your half-sister, so you can’t marry her.”
George was devastated. After eight months, he finally started dating again. A year later, he came home and proudly announced, “Diane said yes! We’re getting married in June.”
Once again, his father pulled him aside for a private talk and broke the sad news. “Diane is your half-sister too, George. I’m really sorry.”
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George was furious! He went to his mother and told her everything his father had said.
“Dad has ruined everything! I guess I’ll never get married,” he complained. “Every time I fall in love, Dad tells me the girl is my half-sister.”
His mother laughed and shook her head, “Don’t pay any attention to what he says. He’s not really your father.”
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4. The Fried Eggs Incident
Even the simple act of making breakfast can lead to lighthearted arguments between spouses. This joke takes a familiar situation and shows how sometimes we just can’t help but give advice, even when it isn’t needed—especially when the roles are reversed.
A wife was frying eggs for breakfast when her husband suddenly rushed into the kitchen.
“Careful,” he said, “Careful! Add more butter! Oh my gosh! You’re cooking too many at once. Too many! Turn them now! We need more butter. Oh my gosh! Where are we going to get more butter?! They’re going to stick! Careful. Careful! I said be careful! You never listen to me when you’re cooking! Never! Turn them! Hurry up! Don’t forget to salt them. You know you always forget to salt them. Use the salt!”
The wife stared at him, baffled. “What in the world is wrong with you? You think I don’t know how to fry a couple of eggs?”
The husband calmly replied, “Sure you do. I just wanted to show you what it feels like when I’m driving.”
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5. The Supermarket Strategy
Shopping at a crowded supermarket can be stressful, especially when you lose track of your spouse. This joke plays on that common experience and shows how one husband came up with a creative way to find his wife—with a touch of humor, of course.
In a busy supermarket, Ivan lost sight of his wife. He walked up to a pretty young woman and asked, “Would you mind talking to me for a couple of minutes, please?”
“Why should I?” asked the lady, startled by the strange request.
“It’s always the same,” Ivan replied. “As soon as I start chatting with a pretty woman, my wife suddenly appears out of nowhere.”
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6. The Flu Revelation
Being stuck at home with the flu is never fun, but this joke shows how a man’s illness revealed his wife’s true feelings in a way that’s both amusing and surprising. Sometimes, love shows up in the most unexpected places.
A man visited a friend who had been bedridden for weeks with the flu.
Surprisingly, the friend said the experience had been wonderful.
“How’s that?” asked the man.
“Well, I’ve realized just how much my wife loves me and how happy she is to have me home.”
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“How do you know?”
“Well, every time the postman, the milkman, or the garbage man comes by, she runs out shouting, ‘My husband is home! My husband is home!'”
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7. The Late-Night Approach
Sneaking in late after a night out doesn’t always go as planned. In this joke, two husbands compare their strategies for avoiding trouble with their wives. But sometimes, the most direct approach turns out to be the funniest one.
Two married friends were out drinking one night when one of them started complaining about his situation at home.
“You know,” he said, “I don’t know what else to do. Whenever I go home after we’ve been out drinking, I turn the headlights off before I get to the driveway. I shut off the engine and coast into the garage. I take my shoes off before I go into the house, sneak up the stairs, get undressed in the bathroom, ease into bed, and my wife still wakes up and yells at me for staying out so late!”
His friend looked at him and replied, “Well, obviously, you’re taking the wrong approach. I screech into the driveway, slam the door, storm up the steps, use the full flush on the toilet, throw my shoes in the closet, undress in the bedroom, then jump into bed and say, ‘Do you want to make love?’ And every single time she acts like she’s sound asleep!”
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A shared laugh can be one of the best parts of any relationship, and these jokes capture the fun and humor that often come with marriage.
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