Originally Posted by Ldnn1

This is true to an extent but I would still say it is quite nice to sit in a middle pair together. You can definitely clink a glass of bubbly with each other, co-ordinate films if you like, and of course it can be fun playing up/down with the divider. In my view they are kind of ideal couple seats - giving you plenty of space and privacy for 'me time' during a long flight while still close enough for sharing together.