Couples Spend , 43 Days a Year Streaming TV, , Study Finds.
According to a recent study, one third of couples in the U.K. spend a total of about 43 days a year streaming TV.
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Advanced Television reports that research by connectivity provider TalkTalk found a number of interesting statistics about couples' habits.
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Despite spending the equivalent of 43 days streaming shows, only 4% of couples cuddle while doing so.
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Despite spending the equivalent of 43 days streaming shows, only 4% of couples cuddle while doing so.
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58% of people said they would watch a show that they hate just because their partner loves it.
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Psychologist Mel Schilling says that it's important for couples to find a balance.
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Partners shouldn’t compromise on their taste too much.
Most couples have TV shows that they watch exclusively on their own and others that they share with their partner.
This is a sign of a healthy balance between togetherness and independence, Mel Schilling, First Sight Psychologist, via Advanced Television.
The study also reportedly found that 23% of people insist on pausing a show if their partner wants to talk.
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More than 20% get annoyed when their partner has to ask questions after not paying attention.
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According to network data, more people stream TV on Sunday evening at 9 p.m.
Than at any other time.
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Most couples watch either crime/police dramas (62%) or documentaries (50%).
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The least-watched genres by couples include sci-fi/fantasy (30%) and romantic comedies (24%).