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 ...

The concept of 'Parallel Play' originates from child psychology, describing a stage where children play side by side without directly interacting. In adult relationships, it translates to sharing a ...

The way children play teaches us a lot about enjoying each other’s company while maintaining a sense of individuality. Here’s how “parallel play” strengthens romantic relationships. As you progress ...

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 ...

When toddlers engage in parallel play, the children play adjacent to each other, but do not try to influence one another’s behavior. Apparently, parallel play can extend well into adulthood and to the ...