Benefits of gaming as a couple

With the winter months slowly closing in on us, it might be a bit harder to get out and about for date nights if that’s something you did with your significant other. On the other hand, you might be ecstatic about the potential cozy nights in! Bundling up with a hot beverage of your choice sounds perfect on a Saturday evening.

 

But what to do for activities? If you want to try something a little different than binging something on Netflix or watching a movie, why not consider gaming together? You might be a gamer, or maybe one of the two of you is a gamer, or perhaps neither! Whatever the case, there are plenty of fun online games for couples that you can play with one another, with more benefits than one. Keep reading below to find out more!

 

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  1. Improves Communication

One of the biggest benefits of gaming together is that it will improve your communication with one another! Whether you live with your significant other, are in a long-distance relationship, or perhaps have just been caught up in work and haven’t had the time to see one another, gaming is a perfect way to find some common ground and be rewarded when you work together! Playing co-op games means that you’ll absolutely need to communicate instructions or relay information to one another to progress forward, and you’re both dependent on one another to make sure that happens efficiently.

  1.  Staying in Touch

As mentioned above, it’s perfectly normal for adulting life to sometimes swamp and overwhelm you. If you’ve felt like you haven’t been spending much time with your partner, then playing video games together is a perfect low-maintenance way to unwind with one another at the end of a long day. Maybe it’s a hobby of yours already, but introducing your partner to it is a great way to share an interest while also being able to stay in touch with them without even having to leave your home!

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  1. An Interactive Experience

There’s nothing wrong with binge-watching all the seasons of Stranger Things once again or watching all the Harry Potter movies! In fact, we’re big fans of both activities! However, sometimes you want to engage with entertainment media more actively than just watching a screen. Gaming with your partner forces you to interact and immerse yourself in the game world. You can either take turns on different levels or play co-op if you want to play at the same time. Puzzle-solving will encourage you to work with one another, or if you want to compete with one another, it will raise the stakes! Loser cooks dinner for a week, perhaps?

  1. Long Distance Relationships

You might not live with your significant other right now and might be craving some sort of interaction to help you feel closer to them. Facetime calls every evening are great, but game nights or even gaming on the go via your phone throughout the day could also really boost the quality time you’re able to spend with one another. Whether you want to play something thought-provoking like online chess, fun racing games like Mario Kart, a country-life RPG like Stardew Valley, or something else, the possibilities are endless!

  1. Trying Something New

We usually assume that gaming is something that only young people do, or that they ‘should’ do. Said who? Gaming has no age limit, so you shouldn’t let it deter you either! It’s always a good idea to venture out of your comfort zone to try something new, and gaming might throw you off if you’re not in your twenties anymore. But it absolutely shouldn’t! Research has shown that seniors who play video games actually benefit from better emotional health, and if you’re able to enjoy it with your partner, even better! 

  1. Leveling Up

All in all, playing video games together can really help you level up in all ways! Level up your relationship by having a joint activity to look forward to at the end of an especially tough day at work. Level up your rewards and inventory too! Working together to progress through a storyline is rewarding in itself, but increasing your ranks with your partner is a different kind of fun! Watch your quality time level up as well! Playing the game is immersive enough, but chatting with your partner as you unlock new realms and areas is memorable and something you can look back on fondly whenever you revisit a particular game!

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