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One woman commented on her submission: \u201cFun fact, watching Married at First Sight <\/em>with your partner is a sneaky way of doing couples therapy<\/a> without him feeling attacked or defensive.\u201d In fact, PureWow\u2019s Executive Managing Editor, Catrina Yohay, has written about her and her husband\u2019s experience watching Netflix\u2019s <\/a>Love Is Blind <\/em><\/a>together<\/a>:<\/p>\n \u201cMore often than not, we both end up reaching for the remote, pausing to discuss the major blow-up we just witnessed or whose side we\u2019re taking in a disagreement. We\u2019ll wax on about which couples we think have the strongest bond and which ones are destined for failure. We analyze the contestants\u2019 behavior, their actions, body language and words. We dissect every fight, every milestone, every white lie and every \u2018I love you\u2019 (toxic<\/a> or true). Whether we agree, disagree or some combo of the two, each thoughtful discussion is like a mini session of couples therapy and shadow work<\/a>. And weirdly, they make me feel closer and more connected to him.\u201d<\/p>\n But here\u2019s the thing. It doesn\u2019t matter what show you and your partner subscribe to. Research tells us that the mere fact that you two watch any show together is good for your relationship. In other words, couples that play together stay together. A 2024 study<\/a> published in the Psychology of Woman Journal<\/em>, found that engaging in shared activities\u2014from bingeing TV, to pursuing hobbies, to simply relaxing side by side\u2014nourishes the relationship in multiple ways. It strengthens emotional bonds<\/a>, improves communication<\/a>, infuses novelty and excitement, and helps partners support each other\u2019s well-being. By carving out time to enjoy life together, couples create positive experiences and a shared identity (\u201cwe\u201d rather than \u201cI and you\u201d) that buffer the relationship against stress and deepen their mutual affection.<\/p>\n