2025/01/18 Were told it takes fewer facial muscles to smile than frown. Fortunately, we tend to smile more than we frown and those muscles therefore get used more. Yet, it can be difficult to force a smile sometimes. That might be something youve grown used to doing where a commitment or relationship is concerned. Your face might be sore from smiling, possibly through gritted teeth! Soon, youll be able to relax. What has been feigned or forced is about to become less tiresome.