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Video Games Can Save Your Relationship

Online lifestyle mag Metro says video games — far from being the relationship-destroyer they’re often made out to be — can help couples hash out their problems and work as a team when played together. “When we play fighting games, it’s more ‘who killed who,’ or ‘who beat who,’ ” explains Gary, a 26-year-old entrepreneur […]

Online lifestyle mag Metro says video games -- far from being the relationship-destroyer they're often made out to be -- can help couples hash out their problems and work as a team when played together.

"When we play fighting games, it's more 'who killed who,' or 'who beat who,' " explains Gary, a 26-year-old entrepreneur from Chicago. "But in co-op mode, we try to work together, like giving hints about what to do and alerting each other if there's a guy behind them. I like to think it brings my girlfriend and me closer together."

As it turns out, I've got all the video games I need for a successful relationship. Now all I need is the girlfriend to go with them...