Family Therapy Up on The Silver Screen — Dave’s Diary

Heading to the movies with your significant other this weekend?  Maybe take a pass on the Ninja Turtles and look for something with turtle doves.According to a recent study conducted by the University of Rochester, talking about the nitty-gritty issues that couples face on the big screen can benefit relationships like  therapy.

In the study participants watched films like As Good As It Gets , but more recent picks such as Her, After Midnight or even a blockbuster like The Amazing Spider-Man 2 can get the conversation flowing.

Couples who discussed movies that deal with the ups and downs of long-term relationships, action films included, were less likely to separate or divorce than those who did not. (Family Circle)