""Parallel play is when two people do unrelated things together in one space at the same time without really talking to each other," Monica Lynne, a relationship and sex therapist with the dating app Flirtini, told HuffPost. "In romantic relationships, it shows two partners can be in the same space, do their own thing and remain connected through attunement to each other.""
""When we hear the term 'parallel play,' we usually think of the developmental stage where toddlers play near one another, but aren't fully playing collaboratively quite yet," said therapist Natalie Moore. "But a new meaning of the word has sprung up which refers to a phenomenon where romantic partners engage in separate hobbies or activities while sharing the same space.""
Parallel play describes two romantic partners occupying the same physical space while engaging in separate, unrelated activities without much verbal interaction. It allows partners to remain emotionally attuned and connected through shared presence rather than constant conversation. Examples include one person reading while the other bakes, or one playing video games while the other works on a craft. Parallel play can foster low-pressure intimacy, mutual comfort, and sustained companionship. Some limitations include potential misinterpretation as emotional distance if overused, and a need for balance with active communication and shared activities to maintain relationship health.
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