The other day, a friend of mine asked how it’s been living with my boyfriend, and my immediate reaction—other than exclaiming “It’s been amazing!” —was to tell her all about our favorite activity: parallel play. Now, I know what you’re thinking: Isn’t parallel play for kids? Videos by VICE Originally, the concept of parallel play was meant for children learning to coexist with one another. Essentially, they’d play with their individual toys or engage in their own activities while in the presence of other children. But parallel play is actually quite important in adulthood. The best connections allow you to do your own thing while still spending time with your partner. You don’t need to fill the silence with constant conversations, nor do you need to entertain each other every second. I’ve found this to be the key to a happy and healthy relationship, especially when you’re living together, your lives already intertwined.…