170+ Sweet & Flirty Good Morning Texts to Make Him Smile

Romantic morning messages for your crush, bf, or husband

Imagine your man waking up, rolling over, and checking his phone to see a message from you that lights up his whole face in a smile—pretty nice picture, right? Well, you have the power to make that picture a reality…with a good morning love message sure to brighten your guy's day! Whether your guy would love a funny, romantic, or flirtatious morning text, we’ve got a comprehensive list of options for you to choose from (plus expert tips from dating coach Imad Jbara). Read on!

The Best Good Morning Texts for Him

1. “Good morning, man of my literal dreams.”
2. “You were the first thing I thought of when I woke up this morning...”
3. “Send me a pic of your bedhead this morning! I need a good laugh.”
4. “Wish I could've woken up in your arms.”
5. “Don’t forget to wear your smile today. It’s my favorite!”
6. “I’m so in love with you. Just thought you should know.”
7. “Top of the morning to my favorite person!”

Steps

Cute & Sweet Good Morning Texts

1. Start his day off right with a sweet ‘good morning’ text. There’s no better way to give your guy a morning case of the butterflies than by letting him know that he’s a cutie and that you’re thinking of him.^[1] A sweet, cute, and heartfelt ‘good morning’ text will do just that! These messages are simple and sincere, but they’re just as likely to brighten his whole day:
   
   • “Morning, lover!”
   • “Love you long time.”
   • “Good morning, baby.”
   • “Wake up, I miss you.”
   • “You make me happy.”
   • “Have the best day ever!”
   • “Good morning, soulmate.”
   • “Have a beautiful morning.”
   • “Good morning, handsome.”
   • “How’s your morning going, cutie?”
   • “Good morning to my one and only!”
   • “Just wanted to say you’re the best.”
   • “Starting my day with thoughts of you.”
   • “Morning, sweets. Wish you were here.”
   • “Hope your dreams were as sweet as you!”
   • “Good morning to the sweetest man I know.”
   • “Call me when you wake up so I can hear your voice.”
   • “My morning would be SO much better if you were here.”
   • “Everything good reminds me of you. Good morning, I love you.”
   • “Your smile lights up any room you walk into. Have a killer day at work!”

Funny Good Morning Texts for Him

1. Bring a smile to his face first thing with a funny good morning message. You can never go wrong with a giggle-inducing good morning text that’s sure to make your man laugh and start his day off right. Laughter has actually been shown to boost closeness in couples, so you’re both brightening your bf’s morning and strengthening your relationship! Go figure!^[2]
   
   • “You up?”
   • “G’day, mate!”
   • “Wassup cutie pie?”
   • “Wake up, sleepy head!”
   • “I miss your morning breath!”
   • “Wakey wakey, eggs and bakey!”
   • “Greetings, fellow morning hater!”
   • “Wake up and slay the day, babe.”
   • "Hope your day is as nice as your face"
   • “I summon thee to wake up this instant!”
   • “Hope you have an egg-cellent morning!”
   • “Top of the morning to my favorite person!”
   • “Wanna be bad with me and call in sick to work?”
   • “I like you a latte! Enjoy your morning cup of Joe”
   • “Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet, and so are you!”
   • “Send me a pic of your bedhead this morning! I need a good laugh.”
   • “On a scale of 1 to 10, how exhausted are you this morning? I’m at a 12.”
   • “If you really loved me you’d bring me coffee and donuts when you wake up.”
   • “Are you looking like beauty or the beast this AM? Good morning, either way!”
   • “I have a feeling you’ve snoozed your alarm one too many times today. Seize the day!”
   • “Good morning! I know you don’t like to talk until you’ve had your morning coffee, so text me once that’s been taken care of.”

Romantic Good Morning Texts

1. Don’t miss a moment to express your love with a romantic morning text. Wouldn’t you want to wake up to a text reminding you of how much you’re loved? Yeah, us too. All of these texts make the perfect good morning love messages to express your romantic feelings to your partner. Your message can be long or short, but make sure it conveys the deepness of your devotion.^[3]
   
   • “You set my soul on fire.”
   • “I’m never not thinking of you.”
   • “Good morning my sweet man.”
   • “You’re the best person I know.”
   • “Hurry home tonight, I love you.”
   • “The sun rises and sets with you.”
   • “Do you know how much I love you?”
   • “I can’t believe I get to call you mine.”
   • “I love you more and more every day.”
   • “How lucky am I to have you in my life?”
   • “Did you have sweet dreams last night?”
   • “I wish you could give me a morning kiss.”
   • “Good morning, man of my literal dreams.”
   • “I didn’t know a love like this was possible.”
   • “You’re my dream come true. Good morning!”
   • “I treasure you more than you could ever know.”
   • “I hope something beautiful happens to you today.”
   • “Wish I could wake up in your arms every morning.”
   • “You’re the breath of fresh air I didn’t know I needed.”
   • “I’m so in love with you. Just thought you should know.”
   • “Thank you for making me the happiest version of myself.”
   • “Thank you for making me the luckiest woman in the world.”
   • “I thought of you the moment I opened my eyes this morning.”
   • “The first thing I did this morning was smile because I thought of you.”
   • “It’s only just the morning and I have NOT been able to stop thinking about you.”
   • “My thoughts are consistently about you. I dream of you at night and think of you when I wake up.”

Flirty Good Morning Texts

1. Heat things up at the crack of dawn with a flirty good morning message. Flirting is essential to any relationship, whether you’ve been together for two days or twenty years!^[4] A flirtatious good morning text can help to keep the spark alive on a daily basis, so keep that flame burning with one of these saucy messages:
   
   • “Good morning, hot stuff.”
   • “Good morning, handsome.”
   • “I can’t wait to kiss you later.”
   • “Good morning, good looking!”
   • “I can’t stop thinking about you.”
   • “I dreamed about you last night…”
   • “My bed sheets smell just like you.”
   • “Wanna call in sick and come over?”
   • “I can’t wait to wake up next to you.”
   • “How much do you want me right now?”
   • “My dreams are filled with images of you.”
   • “I’m so lucky you’re mine. Good morning!”
   • “I wish you were in bed with me right now.”
   • “I can’t stop thinking about the other night.”
   • “About to take my morning shower…alone :(“
   • “I missed waking up next to you this morning.”
   • “My coffee is as hot as you this AM. Smoking.”
   • “Did you fall asleep dreaming of me last night?”
   • “Morning, babe. You’re on my to-do list for the day.”
   • “I’m counting down the minutes until I see you later.”
   • “What I would do to have you in my bed right now…”
   • “My bed feels so empty without you in it this morning.”
   • “I’m craving eggs, bacon, and a side of you this morning!”
   • “I’m wearing the hoodie you left here. Still smells like you.”
   • “Today’s going to be a good day because I get to see you tonight.”

Sexy Good Morning Texts

1. Let him know he’s on your mind (in more ways than one). Men in heterosexual relationships are generally more likely to bear the burden (if you can call it that!) of initiating sex most often.^[5] If you want to make your man feel extra special, take this job off of his plate and offer yourself up in a sensual and sexy morning message!
   
   • “Morning sexy”
   • “Wanna put me on today's to-do list?”
   • “I woke up wanting you this morning.”
   • “I have a naughty surprise for you later”
   • “Morning sex with you right now would be 🤤”
   • “God, I can't wait to get my hands on you later.”
   • “Is it too early in the morning to be this turned on?”
   • “I wish you were here and we could cuddle the day away”
   • “Last night was definitely worth how tired I am this morning!”
   • “How would you have preferred I woke you up this morning? 😏”
   • “I can’t get you out of my head. Want to come to play in my bed?”
   • “Good morning! About to hop in the shower—wish you were coming with.”
   • “I woke up so hot this morning. I must have been dreaming of you all night!”
   • “Woke up with you on my mind. Hopefully, I’ll be going to sleep with you on my body.”
   • “It's going to be so hard concentrating on work today with our plans for tonight on my mind.”
   • “Rise and shine, my sexy beast! Go out there and conquer the world. Then come conquer me later?”
   • “We'd definitely be hitting the snooze button right now if we were together. (If you catch my drift…)”
   • “Hey hottie, wake up! The world needs your sexy brain (and bod). And so do I. Coffee later to discuss how much?”
   • “Good morning, sexy! Hope you slept well because you’re going to need all your energy . . . I’ve got plans for us later.”
   • “If you need a little motivation to get through the day, just know I'm waiting for you at home—I may or may not be naked.”

Encouraging Good Morning Texts

1. Send him a motivational morning message when he has a tough day ahead. A good partner will always find ways to show their loved one that they’re there for them—and an encouraging morning message can go a long way in accomplishing that goal.^[6] Whether your S.O. has had a rough week or has a particularly challenging day ahead of them, send them a motivating text to wish them a good day and remind them just how amazing they are.
   
   • “Seize the day, baby!”
   • “Today is yours for the taking.”
   • “Make today a great day, not just a good day!”
   • “It’s a beautiful day to be alive—good morning!”
   • “Wishing you a good morning and a beautiful day!”
   • “Today is a blank canvas, let’s make it a masterpiece!”
   • “Good morning! Here’s to a day of continuous growth.”
   • “Don’t forget to wear your smile today. It’s my favorite!”
   • “The early bird gets the worm! Good morning, my love.”
   • “I hope you had a good sleep. You’re going to do great!
   • “You’re the most exceptional person I know. You’ve got this.”
   • “Morning, sweetie. There’s no one I believe in more than you.”
   • “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.”
   • “Morning! May your coffee be strong and your Monday be short!”
   • “Sending good vibes for that meeting today! You've got this, babe.”
   • “The day is just beginning, but look how far you have come to get here.”
   • “Embrace the beauty of the morning and spread it wherever you go today. Good morning!”
   • “Have the best day at work today, my love. I know you've been working so hard lately and I'm so proud of you.”
   • “I know it's going to be a rough day, so please let me know if there's anything I can do to make it better. I'm here for you.”
   • “"I know you're busy with work, but I just wanted to check in, and I hope you get through this day with a smile on your face.”

Long Good Morning Texts

1. Give him some delightful morning reading with a paragraph-long message. Sometimes a quick text just isn’t enough! If your guy is the type to enjoy a lengthy good morning text, why not shower him with a love paragraph that’s full to the brim with your affection for him? Try any of these love paragraphs, or tweak them to make them more personal to you and your relationship.^[7]
   
   • “You’re the reason I smile a little bigger, laugh a little louder, and love a little deeper. Thank you for being you and for making my life so much better. I hope today is as amazing as you are!”
   • “You're like a little ray of sunshine, always finding a way to brighten up my day. Even when it's cloudy or rainy outside, you manage to bring the warmth and light back into my life. Thank you for being you, my love.”
   • “I couldn’t wait to tell you how much you brighten my day, every single day. Your smile, your voice, your little quirks — I love it all. Thank you for being so amazing and for making my life so much better just by being in it!”
   • “You know what? You make my life so much sweeter, like a little sprinkle of sugar on everything I do. I’m so grateful for you and everything you bring into my life. I hope your day is as sweet and wonderful as you are!”
   • “You know what's crazy? How you can make my heart race just by existing. A simple text from you can turn my whole day around. Your love is like a superpower, and I'm so grateful to be on the receiving end of it. Thanks for being you, babe.”
   • “You know what I love most about mornings? Thinking about how amazing you are and how lucky I am to have you in my life. You’re like my personal sunshine, brightening up even the dullest days. I can’t wait to see that smile of yours again soon!”
   • “Morning, babe. I woke up feeling grateful for you and all the little things you do that make my life better. Your morning cuddles, your silly jokes, your way of always knowing what I need — I appreciate it all. I hope your day is as wonderful as you always make mine.”
   • “Good morning, love! I just wanted to tell you that I'm so grateful for you. You're my rock, my best friend, and the love of my life. I can't imagine my world without you in it, and I'm so lucky to have you by my side. Every day with you is a gift, and I cherish each and every one.”
   • “Good morning, love! I just wanted to tell you that you make me laugh like no one else can. You have this unique way of making even the mundane moments in life feel special and fun. I'm so grateful to have you in my life, and I can't wait to see what adventures we'll go on together.”
   • “Good morning, love. Every day with you feels like a new adventure, and I’m so excited to see what today has in store for us. You make my life brighter and more beautiful just by being in it. I hope your morning is filled with positive vibes, and your day unfolds perfectly. I can’t wait to see you and hear all about it later!”
   • “Morning, handsome! I woke up today thinking about how incredibly lucky I am to have you in my life. You’re my rock, my best friend, and the love of my life. I hope your day is filled with all the good things you deserve. Remember, I’m always here for you, supporting you in everything you do. Have an amazing day!”
   • “Good morning, handsome! I just wanted to tell you that I'm so proud of you. I know how hard you've been working on (insert project or goal), and I can see how much it means to you. I believe in you, and I know that you're going to achieve great things. You're an inspiration to me, and I'm so lucky to have you in my life.”
   • “Hey, babe! I woke up today with a smile on my face knowing you’re in my life. Your love is the light that guides me through even the darkest days, and I hope today is just as bright for you. Remember, no matter what challenges you face, I’m here for you, supporting you every step of the way. Have a fantastic day, my love!”
   • “Rise and shine, gorgeous! I've been thinking about our future, and I wanted to share something with you. I found this amazing quote that sums up how I feel about us: “Love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. I think that's us, don't you?”
   • “Wake up, sleepyhead! I've got a challenge for you today — see if you can make me laugh more today than you did yesterday. I promise to do the same for you. Let's make today a day filled with laughter, joy, and maybe even a few inside jokes. But first, let's start our day with a little dance-off. Whoever loses has to make the other breakfast. Deal?”
   • “Rise and shine, handsome! Or hit snooze, I won't judge. I hope you're waking up feeling refreshed and ready for the day ahead. You know what I love about mornings? They remind me of you — full of warmth and promise. Just like how your smile lights up my day, or how your hugs make everything better. I was thinking about our journey together, from those first butterflies to where we are now. Every step of the way has been an adventure, and I'm so grateful to be on this ride with you. Your strength, your kindness, your terrible dance moves – I love it all.”
   • “Morning, my favorite person! I woke up thinking about how much you mean to me, and I just had to tell you. You’ve brought so much joy, love, and laughter into my life, and I’m endlessly grateful for you. I love how we can talk about anything, laugh about everything, and still have those deep, meaningful moments that make our bond even stronger. You’re my rock, my confidant, and my best friend, all rolled into one amazing person. I hope today is as wonderful as you are!”
   • “Morning, sleepyhead! I've been thinking about our relationship, and I wanted to share something with you. I found this amazing quote that sums up how I feel about us: “We are all a little weird, and life's a little weird. And when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.” – Dr. Seuss. I think that's us, don't you?”
   • “Good morning, babe! I hope you slept well and woke up feeling refreshed. I was just thinking about how much I cherish our moments together, both big and small. Whether we’re out on an adventure or just cuddling on the couch, every moment with you is a memory I hold dear. You’ve brought so much love and joy into my life, and I’m so thankful for you. Here’s to another beautiful day together, filled with laughter and love!”
   • “Hey there, sleepyhead! I hope this message catches you just as you're opening those beautiful eyes of yours. I had a dream about you last night. We were on a grand adventure, exploring new places and making memories. It got me thinking about how everyday with you feels like a little adventure of its own. From the way you make me laugh with your silly jokes to how you always remember the little details about my day, you make every moment special. Your kindness, your passion, even the way you sing off-key in the shower — you’re perfect.”

Good Morning Texts for a Long Distance Relationship

1. Make the distance feel less vast with a morning message for LDRs. Everyone knows how difficult it can be to be in a long distance relationship, but a little good morning text can make things just a tiny bit easier.^[8] We’re sure your boo is missing you as much as you’re missing them, so send them a text to express your love for them and your yearning for the next time you can be together.
   
   • “Y/N: Miss me yet?”
   • “I miss your handsome face.”
   • “Think about me all day, okay?”
   • “My bed feels so empty without you in it.”
   • “I love you, whether you read it this morning or the next.”
   • “Good morning. Officially one day closer till I get to see you.”
   • “I don’t like my mornings without you. Come back soon, baby.”
   • “Wake up! It’s time to receive some more love from me, my darling.”
   • “I can't wait until we're waking up in the same bed together every day.”
   • “Every new dawn allows me to love you a little more. Come back soon.”
   • “I have been counting every sunrise, waiting to meet you again. Love you.”
   • “Between you and me, there exists one thing, and that is love. I’ll always love you, my man.”
   • “I miss waking you up with a kiss and coffee in the morning. So for now, a text will have to do.”
   • “Just as the sun illuminates the morning, I wish my messages lighten up your day. Wake up, sweetie!”
   • “I’m sending you a cup of warm coffee mixed with kisses and good wishes to kickstart your day with energy and love.”
   • “Whether or not you are here, my heart will always beat for you. And nothing, not even distance, can change what I feel for you. Good morning, dear.”
   • “Let’s not be any love story. Let’s be a love story. Let’s stop meeting in dreams and see each other in person, and embrace for real! I miss you, baby. Good morning.”
   • “Morning Weather Forecast: Strong winds of virtual caresses, and rain of flying kisses. It is recommended you carry the love of the one sending this message all day with you.”
   • “Morning, my love! I woke up today with a heart full of love and gratitude for having you in my life. Even though we’re miles apart, your love makes me feel close to you. I hope your day is as wonderful as you are. Remember, every sunrise brings us one day closer to being together again. Have a fantastic day, my heart. I miss you dearly.”
   • “Rise and shine, my love! I hope you had a restful night and feel ready to conquer the day. Even though we’re not physically together, you’re always in my thoughts and heart. I can’t wait for the day when we can wake up next to each other every morning. Until then, know that I’m sending you all my love and positive energy. Have a fantastic day, my dear.”

Expert Advice on Crafting a Morning Message for Him

1. {endbold} It can be hard to know exactly what to say to make your man smile (or fall in love). But if you want the inside track on sending the perfect ‘good morning’ text, we’ve got just the thing! Here's some of Jbara's expert advice on the best texts to flatter, uplift, or brighten the day of your bf or husband:
   
   • Make him feel strong and masculine: If you want to make a guy feel handsome over text, you should “make him feel masculine,” says Jbara. Say things like “you’re so strong” or “I feel so protected by you.”^[9]
   • Compliment him on something besides his looks: “Everyone likes to be complimented on their looks,” Jbara points out. “But when you compliment somebody on their looks consistently and they’re used to getting those compliments, it’s not special anymore. Instead, compliment them on how smart, exciting, or adventurous they are.”^[10]
   • Express admiration for the things he does: “The most attractive thing a girl can do is actually stroke our egos, as crazy as that sounds,” explains Jbara. “Things like, for instance, ‘I love how many sports you play,’ ‘I like how smart you are,’ ‘I love the fact that you’re able to take initiative.’”^[11]

References

1. ↑ https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/20-things-to-tell-your-s-o-more-often/
2. ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_laughter_brings_us_together
3. ↑ https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/good-morning-messages.html
4. ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/myths-desire/201909/without-flirting-it-wouldnt-be-marriage
5. ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5322929/
6. ↑ https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/20-things-to-tell-your-s-o-more-often/
7. ↑ https://parade.com/living/love-paragraphs-for-him
8. ↑ https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relationships/a44776626/long-distance-relationship-quotes/
9. ↑ [v161232_b01]. 22 September 2021.
10. ↑ [v161232_b01]. 22 September 2021.
11. ↑ [v161232_b01]. 22 September 2021.

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120 Challenging & Tricky Riddles for Kids & Adults

Plus, the riddle that stumped 98% of Harvard students

Looking to exercise your brain with some tricky riddles? Then, look no further! Tricky or difficult riddles are a great way to keep your brain sharp and help you develop better reasoning skills.^[1] Plus, they’re just plain fun. This collection includes over 105 tricky riddles across a variety of categories. Challenge yourself or stump your friends and family with these clever brainteasers!

Steps

Difficult Riddles for Adults

1. {endbold}I have cities but no houses. I have mountains but no trees. I have water but no fish. What am I?
   
   • Hint: I represent a place but am not the actual place.
   • Answer: A map
2. {endbold}What belongs to you but gets used by everyone else more than you?
   • Hint: People use this to refer to you.
   • Answer: Your name
3. {endbold}I am not alive, but I grow; I don't have lungs, but I need air; I don't have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?
   • Hint: I provide warmth and light.
   • Answer: Fire
4. {endbold}What can fill a room but takes up no space?
   • Hint: There are a couple of things that fit this riddle, and they both technically have weight but weigh very little.
   • Answer: Light (or air)
5. {endbold}A man dies of old age on his 25th birthday. How is this possible?
   • Hint: Consider a special day that only occurs every four years.
   • Answer: He was born on February 29th, a leap year. He only had a birthday every 4 years.
6. {endbold}You measure my life in hours, and I serve you by expiring. I’m quick when I’m thin and slow when I’m fat. The wind is my enemy.
   • Hint: There are a lot of details, but the wind is the most important one.
   • Answer: A lit candle
7. {endbold}What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month?
   • Hint: Read this one literally.
   • Answer: The letter “R”
8. {endbold}What word in the English language does the following: The first two letters signify a male, the first three letters signify a female, the first four letters signify a great, while the entire world signifies a great woman. What is the word?
   • Hint: Focus on a word that holds all the others.
   • Answer: Heroine
9. {endbold} This belongs to you, but everyone else uses it.
   • Hint: It’s not a physical object.
   • Answer: Your name
10. {endbold}What are the next three letters in this combination? OTTFFSS
    
    • Hint: Think about the common words that you string together.
    • Answer: E N T (Each letter represents the first letter in the written numbers: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, etc.)

Tricky Riddles for Kids

1. {endbold}I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?
   
   • Hint: The answer is a sound of some type.
   • Answer: An echo
2. {endbold}What has to be broken before you can use it?
   • Hint: Think about food items you have to crack open.
   • Answer: An egg
3. {endbold}I'm tall when I'm young, and I'm short when I'm old. What am I?
   • Hint: I provide light and am often used in birthday celebrations.
   • Answer: A candle
4. {endbold}What goes up but never comes down?
   • Hint: It's a number that increases as time passes.
   • Answer: Your age
5. {endbold}The more of this there is, the less you see. What is it?
   • Hint: Think about what makes it harder to see.
   • Answer: Darkness
6. {endbold}How far can a dog run into the woods?
   • Hint: Think about what happens after you get to the middle of the woods.
   • Answer: Only halfway. After that, he's running out of the woods again.
7. {endbold}What is bought by the yard and worn by the foot?
   • Hint: Think about other meanings for the words “worn” and “foot.”
   • Answer: Carpet
8. {endbold}What has a mouth but can't talk?
   • Hint: Think about other types of mouths.
   • Answer: A river
9. {endbold}What has a foot but no leg?
   • Hint: Think about other meanings of the word “foot.”
   • Answer: Ruler
10. {endbold}What can you hold in your left hand and not in your right?
    
    • Hint: It’s a body part.
    • Answer: Your right elbow (or right wrist)

Funny Tricky Riddles

1. {endbold}What has four wheels and flies?
   
   • Hint: It's a vehicle that carries something smelly.
   • Answer: A garbage truck
2. {endbold}Why can't a bike stand on its own?
   • Hint: The answer is a play on words related to being exhausted.
   • Answer: It's two tired.
3. {endbold}What do you call a bear with no teeth?
   • Hint: Think of a sweet, chewy candy.
   • Answer: A gummy bear!
4. {endbold}What do you call a fish with no eyes?
   • Hint: Say the word "fish" out loud and remove the "i" sound.
   • Answer: A fsh.
5. {endbold}Why don't scientists trust atoms?
   • Hint: It's a joke about atoms being the building blocks of matter.
   • Answer: Because they make up everything!
6. {endbold}A man who was outside in the rain without an umbrella or hat didn’t get a single hair on his head wet. Why?
   • Hint: What are the reasons a man wouldn’t have wet hair?
   • Answer: He was bald.
7. {endbold}Two girls were born to the same mother, on the same day, at the same time, in the same month, and in the same year. However, they’re not twins. How is this possible?
   • Hint: Think about the number of babies born at the same time.
   • Answer: The girls are two out of three triplets.
8. {endbold}A man looks at a photo of a man on the wall and states, “Brothers and sisters I have none, but this man’s father is my father’s son.” How are the men related?
   • Hint: Think very carefully about the relationships the man says he has.
   • Answer: The man in the picture is his son.
9. {endbold}What is caught but never thrown?
   • Hint: It’s not an object.
   • Answer: A cold
10. {endbold}When I am needed by you, you throw me away, but when I’m of no use, you take me back. What am I?
    
    • Hint: Think about how the item is used.
    • Answer: An anchor

Long Tricky Riddles

1. {endbold}A man named Paul was at his father's funeral. He met a young woman he'd never seen before, and after the service, they spent a bit of time together. Then he got distracted and didn’t get her name or phone number before she left. He tried to find her, but no one knew who she was or how to contact her. A few weeks later, Paul's older brother dies, and the police suspect murder. Who killed the brother?
   
   • Hint: The killer was at the first funeral.
   • Answer: Paul killed his brother because he hoped the woman would attend his brother's funeral like she had for his father's.
2. {endbold}A father needed to decide which of his kids would inherit his property. To test them, he said, “Go to the market and buy something large enough to fill my bedroom, but small enough to fit in your pocket.” The first child laid some cloth across the room, but it barely covered the floor. The second child laid hay on the floor, but there was only enough for half. When the third came in and showed her father what she brought, she got the property. What did she show her father?
   • Hint: The third child filled the room with something that can’t be touched.
   • Answer: A box of matches. Lighting a match fills a room with light, but the box is small enough to fit in a pocket.
3. {endbold}You stand in front of two doors. A guard stands next to each door. You know the following things: one path leads to paradise, the other leads to death. You cannot distinguish between the two doors. You also know that one of the two guards always tells the truth, and the other always lies. You have permission to ask one guard one question to discover which door leads to paradise. What one question would you ask to guarantee you enter the door to paradise?
   • Hint: Think about how each of the guards would answer the question.
   • Answer: Ask, “Which door would the other guard say leads to paradise?” Then, take the opposite door. If the guard you ask tells the truth, the other one is lying. If the guard you ask lies, the other one is telling the truth. So, no matter who you ask, you’ll get the wrong door. Pick the other door, and you go to paradise.
4. {endbold}The captain of a ship is telling you an interesting story. In the middle of the story, he pauses and then poses a question. He says, “I have traveled the oceans far and wide. I’ve traveled from one side of the world to the other. One time, I saw two of my sailors standing on opposite sides of the ship. One looked west, and the other one east. And at the same time, they could see each other clearly. Can you tell me how that was possible?”
   • Hint: Don’t overthink this one. How would they be able to see each other while facing different directions?
   • Answer: The sailors were standing at opposite ends of the ship, but facing one another.
5. {endbold}A wealthy family lived in a big circular house. They had a maid, a butler, and a gardener. The parents were going to a party, so they tucked the younger kids into bed, kissed them goodnight, and said goodbye. Then, they kissed the older kids goodnight. When the parents came home, all the kids were gone—they had been kidnapped. The authorities asked the butler, maid, and gardener what they were doing at the time of the kidnapping. The butler says he was organizing the library, the maid says she was dusting the corners, and the gardener says he was watering the plants. Who’s lying and actually kidnapped the kids?
   
   • Hint: Focus on the house and what people were doing while the parents were gone.
   • Answer: The maid kidnapped the kids. She said she was dusting the corners, but there aren’t any corners in a circular house.

Clever Riddles

1. {endbold} What disappears as soon as you say its name?
   
   • Hint: This one is more straightforward than it seems. Think about things that disappear when you speak.
   • Answer: Silence
2. {endbold} A is the brother of B. B is the brother of C. C is the father of D. So how is D related to A?
   • Hint: Give each letter a name and title, like Uncle Gary or Aunt Chris.
   • Answer: A is D’s uncle
3. {endbold}How can you physically stand behind your father while he is standing behind you?
   • Hint: Think through what it looks like to stand behind a person who is standing behind you.
   • Answer: You’re standing back-to-back with your father.
4. {endbold}Three different doctors said that Paul is their brother, yet Paul claims he has no brothers. Who is lying?
   • Hint: Be careful not to make assumptions about the doctors.
   • Answer: No one is lying. The doctors are Paul’s sisters.
5. {endbold}Penny has five children. The name of Penny’s first child is January. The second is called February. Penny’s third child answers to the name March. The fourth one’s name is April. What is the name of Penny’s fifth child.
   • Hint: The riddle literally tells you the answer.
   • Answer: The name of Penny’s fifth child is “What.”
6. {endbold}If an electric train is moving north at 55 mph and the winds are blowing east at 70 mph, which way does the smoke blow?
   • Hint: Think about types of trains and how they work.
   • Answer: An electric train doesn’t emit smoke.
7. {endbold}How can you throw a ball as hard as you can only to have it come back to you without it bouncing off of anything?
   • Hint: Think about all the directions you can throw a ball.
   • Answer: You throw it straight up in the air.
8. {endbold}I am the beginning of the end of time and space that surrounds everything and every place. What am I?
   • Hint: This seems big and cosmic, but read it literally.
   • Answer:The letter “E”
9. {endbold}Two fathers and two sons come home from the mall. Yet when they arrive home, only three people get out of the car. How is this possible?
   • Hint: Think about each person’s relationship to the others.
   • Answer: They are a grandfather, father, and son.
10. {endbold} A murderer is condemned to death, and he has the option to die in one of the following three rooms: a room full of raging fire, a room full of assassins with loaded guns, and a room full of lions who haven’t eaten in years. Which room should he choose?
    • Hint: Read each sentence very carefully.
    • Answer: The room with the lions because if they haven’t eaten in years, then they’re already dead.
11. {endbold}Can you name three consecutive days without using the words Wednesday, Friday, or Sunday?
    • Hint: These are days, but they could be any day of the week.
    • Answer: Yesterday, today, and tomorrow
12. {endbold}Yesterday is always before today. But there is a place where yesterday always follows today. Where?
    • Hint: Think about a situation where today comes first.
    • Answer: The dictionary
13. {endbold}Who can finish a book without finishing a sentence?
    
    • Hint: Think about different types of sentences.
    • Answer: A prisoner

Tricky Spelling Riddles

1. {endbold}What word in the English language does the following: The first two letters signify a male, the first three letters signify a female, the first four letters signify a great, while the entire world signifies a great woman. What is the word?
   
   • Hint: Focus on a word that holds all the others.
   • Answer: Heroine
2. {endbold}What English word has three consecutive double letters?
   • Hint: Think of words with double vowels that you can put together. The last letter of one is going to be the first letter of the second one.
   • Answer: Bookkeeper
3. {endbold}What word begins with “e” and ends with “e” but only has one letter?
   • Hint: Think about the different meanings of the word “letter.”
   • Answer: Envelope
4. {endbold}What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
   • Hint: Think about the words.
   • Answer: The letter “M”
5. {endbold}Which word in the dictionary is always spelled incorrectly?
   • Hint: Read it literally.
   • Answer: “Incorrectly”
6. {endbold}Which word, when written in all capital letters, looks the same when viewed upside down?
   • Hint: Think about letters that look like other letters or are the same when you flip them.
   • Answer: SWIMS
7. {endbold}What five-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
   • Hint: This one is more literal than it seems.
   • Answer: Short
8. {endbold}If you throw me out the window, you’ll leave a grieving wife but drop me in the middle of a door, and you might just save a life. What am I?
   • Hint: This one is so tricky. Think about letters.
   • Answer: The letter “N”
9. {endbold}I am a word that begins with the letter “i.” If you add the letter “a” to me, I will become a new word with a different meaning that sounds exactly the same. What word am I?
   
   • Hint: Think about words that sound the same but have different meanings.
   • Answer: Isle (adding an “A” makes aisle.)

Difficult Math Riddles

1. {endbold}A girl has as many brothers as sisters, but each brother has only half as many brothers as sisters. How many brothers and sisters are there in the family?
   
   • Hint: Count the sisters and brothers in total and in terms of their own number of siblings.
   • Answer: Four sisters and three brothers.
2. {endbold}How can the number four be half of five?
   • Hint: Think about different types of numbers.
   • Answer: IV, the Roman numeral for four, which is “half” (two letters) of the word “five.”
3. {endbold}How is seven different from the rest of the numbers between one and ten?
   • Hint: Remember, sometimes math riddles are actually about words.
   • Answer: Seven has two syllables, and the other numbers only have one syllable.
4. {endbold}If two’s company and three’s a crowd, what are four and five?
   • Hint: This one is so tricky because it’s actually very simple.
   • Answer: Nine
5. {endbold}I am a three-digit number. My tens digit is five more than my ones digit. My hundreds digit is eight less than my tens digit. What number am I?
   • Hint: Just take a breath and work through numbers 1-9.
   • Answer: 194
6. {endbold}When you multiply me by any other number, the answer will always remain the same. What number am I?
   • Hint: This one is so easy it’s hard.
   • Answer: Zero
7. {endbold}I am an odd number. Take away one letter, and I become even. What number am I?
   • Hint: Take this riddle literally, and look carefully at the words.
   • Answer: Seven
8. {endbold}How many times can you subtract 10 from 100?
   • Hint: It’s not the first answer that comes to mind.
   • Answer: Once. After the first subtraction, you’re subtracting from 90.
9. {endbold}A man gave one son 10 cents, and another son was given 15 cents. What time is it?
   • Hint: This one is SUPER tricky. The answer is there, but you have to think about how what the man’s actions sound like when you put it all together.
   • Answer: 1:45. The man gave away a total of 25 cents (a quarter) to 2 people. "A quarter to 2:00" is another way of saying 1:45.
10. {endbold}I add 5 to 9 and get 2. The answer is correct, but how?
    • Hint: Think about time.
    • Answer: 2p.m. When it’s 9 a.m., adding 5 hours makes it 2 p.m.
11. {endbold}How do eight eights add up to one thousand?
    
    • Hint: You actually have to do some math to solve this one.
    • Answer: 888 + 88 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 1000

Hard Riddles about Places

1. {endbold}There is a one-story house in which everything is yellow. Yellow walls, yellow doors, yellow furniture. What color are the stairs?
   
   • Hint: Read the riddle again.
   • Answer: There aren’t any stairs in a one-story house.
2. {endbold}I possess a halo of water, walls of stone, and a tongue of wood. Long I have stood; what am I?
   • Hint: Try to picture walls of stone with a halo of water.
   • Answer: A castle
3. {endbold}If a plane came crashing down on the border between Canada and America, where are the survivors buried?
   • Hint: Read the question very carefully.
   • Answer: You don’t bury survivors.
4. {endbold}A man runs away from home, turns left three times, and ends up back at home facing a man in a mask. Who is wearing the mask?
   • Hint: The man in the mask isn’t trying to rob you, just get you out.
   • Answer: The man in the mask is a catcher at a baseball game.
5. {endbold}You walk into a room that contains a match, a kerosene lamp, a candle, and a fireplace. What would you light first?
   • Hint: Logically on of these has to come first.
   • Answer: The match
6. {endbold}I have branches but no fruit, trunk, or leaves. What am I?
   • Hint: This isn’t a plant. Think of other things that have branches.
   • Answer: A bank
7. {endbold}What runs all around a backyard but never moves?
   • Hint: Think about the different ways things run.
   • Answer: A fence
8. {endbold}You’ll find me in Mercury, Earth, Mars, and Jupiter, but not in Venus or Neptune. What am I?
   • Hint: Take this riddle very literally.
   • Answer: The letter “R”
9. {endbold}If you drop a yellow hat in the Red Sea, what does it become?
   • Hint: Color has nothing to do with it.
   • Answer: Wet
10. {endbold}An elephant in Africa is called Lala. An elephant in Asia is called Lulu. What do you call an elephant in Antarctica?
    
    • Hint: Think about where elephants usually go.
    • Answer: Lost

Tricky Riddles about Nature

1. {endbold}What can run but never walk, have a mouth but never talk, have a head that never weeps, and a bed that never sleeps?
   
   • Hint: Think about other meanings for “run,” “mouth,” “head,” and “bed” that don’t have anything to do with a person or animal.
   • Answer: A river
2. {endbold}What has roots that no one sees and looms much taller than trees? Up it goes, but it never grows; what is it?
   • Hint: Think about things that have roots but are not living.
3. {endbold}I fly without wings and cry without eyes. Wherever I lead, darkness follows. What could I be?
   • Hint: This isn’t an animal.
   • Answer: A cloud
4. {endbold}A woman is sitting in her hotel room when someone knocks at the door. She opened the door to find a man she’d never seen before. He says, “Oh, I’m sorry, I made a mistake and thought this was my room.” He then ran away and got into an elevator, so the woman shut her door and phoned security. What made the woman so suspicious?
   • Hint: Think very carefully about what the man says.
   • Answer: You don’t knock on your own hotel room door.
5. {endbold}What would you find in the middle of Toronto?
   • Hint: Think about what is literally in the middle of Toronto.
   • Answer: The letter “O”
6. {endbold}I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest person can’t hold me for five minutes. What am I?
   • Hint: This is not a thing you can carry in your hands.
   • Answer: Breath
7. {endbold}What’s at the end of the rainbow?
   
   • Hint: This is another literal question.
   • Answer: The letter “w”

Tough Riddles with Wordplay

1. {endbold}What has only two words but thousands of letters?
   
   • Hint: Think about different types of letters.
   • Answer: The post office
2. {endbold}What word has 10 letters and starts with gas?
   • Hint: The word “gas” isn’t at the beginning of the answer.
   • Answer:
3. {endbold}Forward I am heavy, but backward I am not. What am I?
   • Hint: Look at the actual words.
   • Answer: The word “not” is heavy because backward, it’s “ton.”
4. {endbold}What kind of coat is best put on wet?
   • Hint: Think about different types of coats.
   • Answer: A coat of paint
5. {endbold}What building has the most stories?
   • Hint: Think about different types of stories.
   • Answer: A library
6. {endbold}What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer?
   • Hint: Think about what each one does for a living.
   • Answer: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells.
7. {endbold}I have keys, but no locks and space, and no rooms. You can enter, but you can’t go outside. What am I?
   • Hint: Think about different types of keys first.
   • Answer: A computer keyboard
8. {endbold} What gets wet while drying?
   • Hint: Think about words that could be different types of actions.
   • Answer: A towel
9. {endbold}I can shave every day, but my beard never changes. What am I?
   • Hint: Think about the person doing the shaving.
   • Answer: A barber
10. {endbold}They can be harbored, but few hold water. You can nurse them, but only by holding them against someone else. You can carry them, but not with your arms. You can bury them, but not in the earth.
    
    • Hint: There are several common turns of phrase that contain the answer.
    • Answer: Grudges

Tricky Riddles about Plants & Animals

1. {endbold}First, you eat me, then you get eaten. What am I?
   
   • Hint: “You” are a fish.
   • Answer: A fishhook
2. {endbold}I can sizzle like bacon, I am made with an egg, I have plenty of backbone but lack a good leg, I peel layers like onions but still remain whole, I can be long, like a flagpole, yet fit in a hole. What am I?
   • Hint: Think about animals that have a long backbone.
   • Answer: A snake
3. {endbold}A pet shop owner had a parrot with a sign on its cage that said, "This parrot repeats everything it hears." Jonathan bought the parrot, and for two weeks he spoke to it. It didn't say a word—so he complained to the shop owner, who said he didn’t lie. How is this possible?
   • Hint: Think about why a parrot might not be able to repeat something he heard.
   • Answer: The parrot is deaf, so he can’t hear anything.
4. {endbold}First, you throw away the outside and cook the inside, and then you eat the outside and throw away the inside. What am I?
   • Hint: Think about plants you eat.
   • Answer: Corn on the cob
5. {endbold}I am a five-letter word, and people eat me. If you remove the first letter, I become an energy form. If you remove the first two letters, you need me to live. Scramble the last three letters, and I am a drink. What word am I?
   • Hint: Figuring out the word for what you need to live is the easiest part.
   • Answer: Wheat (heat, eat, tea)
6. {endbold}I’m red and small, and I have a heart of stone. What am I?
   • Hint: Think about stones that grow in the middle of things.
   • Answer: A cherry
7. {endbold}What has a head but no eyes, nose, or mouth?
   • Hint: It’s not an animal.
   • Answer: Lettuce
8. {endbold}What kind of room has no doors or windows?
   • Hint: Hopefully, this kind of room isn’t in your house.
   • Answer: A mushroom
9. {endbold}A rooster is sitting on the roof of a barn facing west. If it laid an egg, would the egg roll to the north or the south?
   • Hint: Really think about what types of animals lay eggs.
   • Answer: Roosters don’t lay eggs.
10. {endbold}What kind of lion never roars?
    • Hint: It’s not an animal.
    • Answer: A dandelion
11. {endbold}What grows up while growing down?
    
    • Hint: Think about other meanings of the word “down.”
    • Answer: A goose or duck

Riddles about Life & Philosophy

1. {endbold}What is it that no one wants but no one wants to lose?
   
   • Hint: If you have one, it’s a pain, but losing one is much worse.
   • Answer: A lawsuit
2. {endbold}The answer is “yes,” but the intent means “no.” What is the question?
   • Hint: Think about questions you ask when “yes” means you don’t want the person asking to do something.
   • Answer: “Do you mind?”
3. {endbold}We hurt without moving and poison without touching. We bear truth and lies but are not judged by size. What are we?
   • Hint: The answer is not a tangible thing.
   • Answer: Words
4. {endbold}What question can you never answer yes to?
   • Hint: What are the reasons you wouldn’t be able to answer yes to something?
   • Answer: Are you asleep yet?
5. {endbold}What is the end of everything?
   • Hint: Read it literally.
   • Answer: The letter “G”
6. {endbold}What did the triangle say to the circle?
   • Hint: Think about how triangles and circles are different.
   • Answer: “You are pointless.”
7. {endbold}What gets sharper the more you use it?
   • Hint: Think about different meanings of the word “sharp.”
   • Answer: Your brain
8. {endbold}If your uncle’s sister is not your aunt, what relation is she to you?
   • Hint: Think about who your uncle’s sisters are.
   • Answer: Your mother
9. {endbold}Until I am measured, I am not known. Yet how you miss me when I have flown. What am I?
   • Hint: Think about something that doesn’t really exist until you measure it.
   • Answer: Time
10. {endbold}What kind of ship has two mates but no captain?
    • Hint: Think about words that contain the word “ship.”
    • Answer: A relationship
11. {endbold}You can ask this question all day long and get completely different answers, yet all the answers will be correct. What is the question?
    • Hint: Think about a question that has different answers as time passes.
    • Answer: “What time is it?”
12. {endbold}What is always in front of you but can’t be seen?
    • Hint: Think about something people are always worried about that lies ahead.
    • Answer: The future
13. {endbold}What is one thing that all wise men, regardless of their politics or religion, have to agree is between heaven and Earth?
    
    • Hint: Think about what literally comes between heaven and earth.
    • Answer: The word “and”

The Harvard Riddle

1. {endbold}I turn polar bears white, and I will make you cry. I make guys have to pee, and girls comb their hair. I make celebrities look stupid and normal people look like celebrities. I turn pancakes brown and make your champagne bubble. If you squeeze me, I’ll pop. If you look at me, you’ll pop. Can you guess the riddle?^[2]
   
   • This riddle is often called the "Harvard riddle" because it gained widespread attention after 98% of students at the prestigious university failed to solve it. While it's subjective to label any single riddle as the most difficult in the world, this particular conundrum is sometimes called “the world’s hardest riddle.”
   • Answer: “No.” Most of the riddle is meaningless. The only line that matters is the last one: “Can you guess the riddle?” The answer is “No” because nothing fits the rest of the description.

References

1. ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brain-workout/200904/puzzles-and-the-brain
2. ↑ https://parade.com/living/worlds-hardest-riddle

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Who Is My Comfort Character Quiz

If you’ve heard some online chatter about comfort characters (aka, fictional characters that you find relatable, inspiring, or stress-relieving to watch), you might be wondering who yours is! Is it the uncontested queen of autumn, Lorelai Gilmore? Or the bestest friend in the Shire, Samwise Gamgee? Well, there’s only one way to find out!

This quiz will tell you which of the most common, popular, and well-known comfort characters is most likely to give you the warm and fuzzies on the inside…just click “Start Quiz” to find them!

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1. Which of these is your favorite color?

1. Crimson red
2. Bright orange
3. Golden yellow
4. Light green
5. Sky blue
6. Dark purple
7. Hot pink
8. Chocolate brown

2. What best describes your top priority in life?

1. To build a loving and secure home for my partner and children.
2. To protect and care for my friends and family.
3. To follow my dreams and have a career that I’m passionate about.
4. To fight for justice and improve the world around me.

3. Which of these qualities is most important to you in a friend?

1. Humor
2. Kindness
3. Courage
4. Loyalty
5. Support
6. Trustworthiness

4. Which of these would be your dream job?

1. Stand-up comedian or actor
2. Veterinarian or zookeeper
3. Detective or journalist
4. Farmer or gardener
5. Teacher or social worker
6. Artist or author
7. Innkeeper or small business owner
8. Politician or event planner

5. If you were a dessert, which one would you be?

1. Crème brûlée—a bit of a tough exterior, but soft and sweet underneath!
2. Homemade vanilla layer cake—a dependable and generous crowd pleaser (that’s a little rough around the edges)!
3. Dessert pizza—goofy, unconventional, clever, and always exciting!
4. Apple pie—warm, wholesome, comforting, and happy with the simple things in life.
5. Chocolate lava cake—lovable, fiery, bold, ambitious, and creative…and prone to “eruptions” of passion or energy.

6. How would your friends and family describe you?

1. Witty
2. Loyal
3. Goofy
4. Caring
5. Kind
6. Strong
7. Independent

7. Which words best describe your style aesthetic?

1. Retro, preppy, comfy, classic.
2. Vintage, oversized, moody.
3. Casual, modern, simple.
4. Edgy, cool, practical.
5. Unique, chic, fun.

8. Pick a city to visit on vacation.

1. New York City, USA
2. Edinburgh, Scotland
3. Sydney, Australia
4. Washington, D.C., USA
5. Tokyo, Japan
6. Paris, France

9. What’s the one item that you can’t live without?

1. My game collection or action figures.
2. My hair products or skincare routine.
3. A good book.
4. My daily planner.
5. A cup of coffee.
6. My phone or camera.
7. My family recipes.
8. My sketchpad and art supplies.
9. My pet!

10. When you’re feeling stressed out, what do you usually do to relax?

1. Take a bubble bath or watch movies on the couch.
2. Go for a walk in nature or cuddle with my fur baby.
3. Play video games or board games with my friends.
4. Something creative, like painting, writing, or playing music.
5. Invite my friends over, or take them out to do something fun.

11. What’s your favorite hobby?

1. Playing board games, video games, or table games (like ping-pong).
2. Gardening, cooking, or baking.
3. Playing sports like basketball, swimming, soccer, etc.
4. Painting, drawing, or creative writing.
5. Logic puzzles, trivia games, or photography.
6. Crafting or sewing.

12. Which of these is your favorite genre of TV show or movie?

1. Comedy! Like Friends, The Office, or Parks & Recreation.
2. Dramas or dramedies! Like Gilmore Girls, Gossip Girl, or Ginny & Georgia.
3. Science fiction and fantasy! Like Stranger Things, Harry Potter, and the Lord of the Rings.
4. Detective shows and mysteries! Like Veronica Mars, Law & Order, or Bones.
5. Historical fiction or romance! Like Little Women, Outlander, or The Crown.

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The Importance of Comfort Characters

Some people wonder if it’s a bad thing to have a comfort character. In most cases, there’s absolutely nothing wrong or unhealthy about having a comfort character. In fact, it can be a great thing!

Comfort characters can serve as a simple coping mechanism for people who connect with them. In some cases, a comfort character is just someone that you find funny, goofy, or enjoyable to watch. Often, comfort characters are very familiar because they come from shows or movies that you can watch and rewatch. So, their behaviors and decisions are predictable, stress-free, and unlikely to cause anxiety (unlike the people you know in real life!). In a nutshell, these characters are an escape from real life, and they give your brain a bit of a (much-needed) break.

On a deeper level, a comfort character can be a great source of emotional support. If you see your flaws or challenges you’ve faced in a character’s personality or arc, you can relate to them and feel less alone. This can help you to feel less isolated, and you might even get some ideas on how to cope with your own obstacles in life. You can absorb some of your comfort character’s life lessons, and they may even motivate you to follow new dreams or become a better version of yourself.

The only time where it might be unhealthy to have a comfort character is when you over identify with or attach yourself to them. For example, if you love the TV show Friends and find its characters to be comforting to you, that’s great! However, don’t ditch your real-life, authentic connections to stay home and “hang” with your fictional ones. Always keep in mind that comfort characters are just that—characters—while your real friends and loved ones are more complex, but also more valuable.

Want to learn more?

Want to learn more about comfort characters? Check out these pages:

• https://thesciencesurvey.com/arts-entertainment/2022/07/21/comfort-characters-an-exploration-of-fandoms-and-fiction/
• https://kealakai.byuh.edu/comfort-characters-are-a-sign-of-above-average-empathy-according-to-some-studies
• https://wchsinsight.org/32919/arts-entertainment/the-importance-of-comfort-characters/
• https://vtcynic.com/opinion/embrace-your-comfort-characters/

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