So are going out with friends, hitting up a movie, festival, or going to a concert. Sure, going out to a trendy restaurant is a great way to spend an evening with your spouse. Mindless entertainment is great for de-stressing. Why are these facts important? Because what is binge-watching Netflix other than one big cuddle and tease fest? You’re spooning, kissing, occasionally fondling one another, and definitely sharing in that good, good oxytocin. The American Journal of Family Therapy reports that couples who are physically intimate (holding hands, kissing on the lips and face, cuddling, hugging, caressing one another or giving/receiving massages) have greater conflict resolution skills and higher levels of relationship satisfaction.
Physical affection is strongly related to partner satisfaction – and we’re not just talking about sex, here. Here are 10 reasons why you can watch any country’s Netflix and still have a happy marriage.
The study, entitled “Let’s stay home and watch TV: The benefits of shared media use for close relationships” highlights some of the main psychological reasons why watching endless reality competition shows, dramas, and comedy specials may actually be good for your relationship. The answer lies in a 2016 study published by Sarah Gomillion, Psychology Department, King’s College. Let’s stay home and watch TV: The benefits of shared media use for close relationships In a world where phone-snubbing your partner commonly leads to an unsatisfying love life, why are we suddenly cheering on the proposal that binge-watching six hours of your favorite Netflix show is suddenly okay, just because we’re doing it while sitting next to our partner?
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