Comedian John Bishop once faced an 18-month separation from his wife, Melanie, which nearly led to divorce.
During this time, Bishop channeled his pain into humor, even performing dark jokes about his failed marriage in his stand-up routines.
One night, Melanie attended one of his shows and found herself laughing at his material, even jokes about missing her if she were gone.
This shared laughter was a turning point, helping them reconnect and eventually reconcile.
Bishop later credited comedy with saving his marriage, reflecting that it allowed him to address personal challenges humorously while reconnecting with Melanie