05/27/2026
4 Types of FUN!
I read a blog a few weeks ago and decided it was something I wanted to share with you. It was titled “Not All Fun Feels the Same”. It got my attention since having fun is something I have learned to do as an adult. This original blog is written by Sheridan Ripley.
She discusses 4 types of fun!
Type 1 fun is the easiest kind of fun. It feels good while you are doing it. It is relaxing, enjoyable and light. Examples are reading on the beach, a nature walk, or doing something that just feels naturally pleasant.
Type 2 fun is a bit more challenging, but still enjoyable in the moment. It stretches you a little, but you are still glad you are doing it. A hike with some steep parts or being in big waves at the beach might fit here.
Type 3 fun usually does not feel fun while it is happening. It is hard, uncomfortable and you may even question why you are doing it. But afterward, you can look back and say, “That Was Worth It!” Definitely not something you would do every day, but meaningful enough that it still has value.
Type 4 fun is not much fun at all. It feels like a bad decision. It isn’t fun at the moment and doesn’t feel worth it afterward. It is usually one of those learning experiences.
Different people experience the same thing differently. What I think is fun, is boring to my more adventurous husband. What he thinks is fun is a type 3 or type 4 fun for me. Yet, we have learned over the years how to have fun with each other which is the point of this email. Enjoy one another and allow for differences in what you might call fun!