# Why 'I laugh' after hurt comments hides real emotions

> People who say 'I laugh' after hurt remarks often hide real feelings, not just humor, says psychology.
- Title: Why 'I laugh' after hurt comments hides real emotions
- Summary: People who say 'I laugh' after hurt remarks often hide real feelings, not just humor, says psychology. Psychology shows people who say 'I laugh' after hurt…
- Keywords: psychology, humor, emotional responsibility, communication, mental health, social behavior, laugh', hurt, comments, hides, real, emotions
- Source: Psychologies — https://psychologies.com/moi/moi-et-les-autres-moi/Les-personnes-qui-repondent-souvent-je-rigole-apres-une-remarque-blessante-ne-cherchent-pas-seulement-a-faire-de-lhumour-cest-parfois-tout-linverse-selon-la-psycholog-641050
- Author: Nina Parage
- Published: 2026-10-21T17:02:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: psychology, humor, emotional responsibility, communication, mental health, social behavior
## Why 'I laugh' after hurt comments hides real emotions
People who say 'I laugh' after hurt remarks often hide real feelings, not just humor, says psychology.

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## Psychologist explains humor as emotional shield
Canadian psychologist Rod Martin identifies aggressive humor as a way to avoid emotional responsibility after hurt remarks.
## Humor agressif masks real emotions
This humor style hides real feelings like anger or jealousy while avoiding full emotional responsibility.
## Why this behavior happens
Adolescents using aggressive humor hide real emotions to avoid emotional exposure and vulnerability.
## Key takeaway

Psychology shows people who say 'I laugh' after hurt comments use humor to avoid emotional responsibility, not just to joke.