The importance of play in a relationship

Every couple has a different relationship with play. It can depend on how close the partners are and how they see their relationship. Whatever the case, play is crucial for keeping the "spaaaark" alive (the punctuation is crucial here too).

Don’t get me wrong: we’re not asking you to play Uno every day! The idea is to build or maintain a playful connection with each other — flirt, tease and spark laughter, and perhaps even a little excitement.

Play can also help you test each other’s boundaries at the start of a relationship. If you love joking about everything but the person you’re seeing pulls away when you tease them, that could tell you whether they can give you your daily dose of laughter...

Another reason play matters in a relationship is its stress-busting potential. If you’re feeling tense, a silly joke or a good tickle fight can be a great way to let those negative thoughts out!

In short, we can only recommend playing together to help your relationship flourish and strengthen your bond. Depending on what you both fancy and need, you could also try light-hearted, cheeky games such as Parlons Q or Apéri'cul. These moments together can only strengthen your relationship and improve your communication.