“Then, I moved to Denver and we watched’Ozark’together.
We both love Ruth,” wrote Enget on the forum.
Two seasons in, and Enget’s beau shaved his beard to look like the drug-peddling chemist White.
“This is a new level,” Enget concluded.
If there’s one thing long-distance couples know to do well, it’s watching shows together.
You might do this without much thought as to what the activity is actually doing for your relationship.
“Let’s say a child-rearing issue comes up on the sitcom.
It’s an insight into the mind of your partner who likely sees the world differently than you.
You may remember ardently admiring a movie character as a kid.
Do you recall how engrossed you were in the corresponding setting?
Want to try watching shows together?
Try not to criticize or make fun of your partner’s suggestions.
Once you’ve settled on a few Netflix shows, throw some thought into the affair.
For long-distance couples, this might mean picking times that work for both of your time zones.
And ifNetflix has canceled some of the showsyou both want to watch, try Amazon Prime or Apple TV.
You could even download some series beforehand and go through them in order of preference for you both.
Your partner isn’t an exception.
