By Dr. Corey Allan
Post written by Dating and Romance columnist Alexa Griffith, MA, LMHC, LCAC, RPT of Imagine Hope Counseling Group
Play may be fun and healthy, but it’s not especially popular with the couples I know.
Even though it is intensely pleasurable, eases our burdens, brings forth optimism, society values hard work and extreme competitiveness which lends itself to the disintegration of true joy found through play.
If and when couples engage in play, it is through competitive sports, expensive technology, or structured activities. There are rules to our play; rules that squelch creativity that is vital to working through anxiety and stress.
When we were children, our play did not require planning, extensive rules, waivers, expensive equipment, leagues,... More...
