Originally Posted by
findark
If available I still recommend odd windows on the same aisle for generally better seats, but if you want to be conversing for a lot of the flight, you have the next best thing to an odd center pair.
As a couple, we always split up and take window seats in odd-number rows. Those seats are more private and, as discussed, it's hard to communicate in other configurations anyway. Pay attention to window placement, if that's important.