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