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[–] [email protected] 52 points 2 months ago (8 children)

This is actually a real phenomenon. They tested this in several studies, and looking at another person, like when you're sitting across a table, creates more psychosocial cues for confrontation. You can try it with your partner of choice: cuddle with one of you spooning the other, and talk about something mildly upsetting or embarassing to you, then repeat while holding hands and sitting across a table directly looking at each other.

[–] [email protected] 30 points 2 months ago (5 children)

I think that's why therapy over gaming is helping.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

I've never been more openly vulnerable than when gaming with a buddy of mine. I swear we both know the ins and outs of each other's personal drama without even intending to ever share it. Shit just came out on its own

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