From “situationships” to “pink flags,” many dating and relationship terms have made the rounds on social media in recent years. But one that’s particularly impactful is “parallel play.” This concept ...

I was at my friend's house last weekend, and we spent three hours in the same room, barely talking. She was meal prepping. I ...

Has your partner been worried you're not spending enough time together? Here’s how ‘parallel play’ can be a sustainable way to keep the connection alive. Often what strains a relationship isn’t a lack ...

Why is there something so deliciously relaxing about sitting in the same room as a friend or partner and reading different books without saying a word to each other? You can swap in almost any ...

Most humans are afraid of silence. We listen to music when we shower, and podcasts while we run. We watch TV while we eat. When a conversation briefly lulls, we call it “awkward silence” and fill it ...

Maybe phubbing your partner isn't all that bad if you're both doing it... right? Pekic / Getty Images You might have heard the term “parallel play” floating around, and if it makes you think of ...