Is sarcasm a good quality in a partner? (boyfriends, friends, couple)

[mishigas73]

Originally Posted by Ms.Mathlete

I don't dislike sarcasm, but much prefer facetiousness and wry humor; still funny, but without malice.

I'm with you on this.

Also, for me, sarcasm can get really old if that's the only manner in which someone tries to express a sense of humor.

[JerZ]

I love facetiousness too.

[mysticaltyger]

Originally Posted by CapsChick

Personally, I don't find sarcasm attractive because it is rooted in negativity. I prefer a razor-sharp wit.

Agreed. I am ok with a little bit, but if someone is over the top with it and proud about it, then no.

[MMorena]

Depends on the delivery. Some people are really good at having a sarcastic sense of humor, where you as the recipient of it can tell that it is all in good fun. But other times it can come across like they really just don't care for you at all. I guess it really all comes down to how well you and the other person vibe and get along.

[coschristi]

Sarcasm is passive-aggressive & thats NOT a good quality in a partner.

[stava]

Originally Posted by Bayesian

Is sarcasm considered a good quality in a great partner?

I've dated a few chronically sarcastic people, and they were not happy people in general. They didn't know how to directly communicate and were very passive-aggressive. So, no, not a good quality in a partner.

[amman]

In today's world, some people think they're cool when they're really being rude.

Sarcasm seems to have an undercurrent of anger and hostility to me. Not sexy!

[HappyFarm34]

Originally Posted by stava

I've dated a few chronically sarcastic people, and they were not happy people in general. They didn't know how to directly communicate and were very passive-aggressive. So, no, not a good quality in a partner.

Some use sarcasm as a coping mechanism for their unhappiness. While they can be funny at times, sometimes, the insults can come off as being mean

[Bayesian]

Everyone has some sarcastic moments, but being proud of it sounds bizarre to me.
I don't really get the OKCupid culture.

[TabulaRasa]

Wit and sarcasm are not interchangeable.