User roland was kind enough to prepare a guest submission for our Co-Op Couples column this time around. He tackles an age-old issue of finding the right game to play without wasting so much precious time and money. His solution: the co-op Demo Date Night!

Co-Op Couples can blossom anytime of the day, any week of the year, and any season of life. Sometimes the gamer in all of us is apparent from the start of a relationship; other times it comes crashing into a seasoned marriage without warning. This latest Co-Op Couples is for the amusement of the married among us...and the anticipation of those who aren't yet.

Being a couple is tough enough. Being a Co-Op Couple is near impossible. Thankfully, our latest feature reiterates the importance of being as selfless as possible, but without becoming an "Our Home Plays Co-Op" doormat.
 

There are many ways to describe Alexandria Neonakis: artist, Candaian, gamer, cutie...tasteful. You see, only someone with a true desire to please her man would fill her Valentines with images of a Left 4 Dead Boomer barfing.

The MTV Multiplayer blog has featured Alexandria's unique Valentines, and we have to admit: they're twistedly adorable. What a great way to celebrate the holiday.

You can view her website here, or hit the "Source" link for the MTV post.

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Question: What's better than playing co-op games with your boyfriend or girlfriend?
Answer: Playing co-op games with your husband or wife!

Embedding your proposal in a violent shooter game seems to be a surefire way to get your favorite co-op companion to say, "yes"... It makes sense: what could be more romantic than your initials scrawled in a heart on a safe room wall in Left 4 Dead? Extra points if you place it next to "All infected must die!"

All sarcasm aside, we're happy for any couple that can make it through Dead Air on Advanced, must less A Lifetime Of Marriage on Expert. This article at Hawty McBloggy will make you smile as you read how AJ Smoothplayer modified Left 4 Dead PC and popped the question on his blog. Of course, she said, "yes". In fact, she said, "YES! - on 1/17 OMG I <3 YOU".

Now that our co-op couple has decided to tie the knot, we have to wonder how they're planning the wedding... Can you order flowers on Live Marketplace? Is Rob Zombie available for the reception?

Click the "Read More" link to see more co-op romance (yes, it is safe for work...sheesh)...

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 Perhaps there's something more to co-op other than just games.  Perhaps games help facilitate cooperative aspects in life.  Sometimes you have to give before you can take, and as sappy as that may sound, that's what our latest Co-Op Couples feature is about.  

Uno is a game that two players can enjoy in a different kind of co-op.  It's a gateway to your zombie world and path to your chainsaw gun.

At our house, almost every game is a cooperative experience, even when it wasn’t designed to be. Now, you might be thinking that I lack the understanding of phrase co-op to suggest such a thing. But my roots as a gamer reinforced just that idea.  Sometimes co-op can be found in unexpected places, and in unexpected ways.

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Sometimes a relationship just needs a break.  It's a difficult and hurtful time, and one in which your gaming can suffer.  Worst of all, your co-op gaming can stop all together.  What can you do to prevent such a situation?  Read on and find out.

What does Castle Crashers, a Presidential race, women's rights and cake all have in common?  Why our next Co-Op Couples feature of course.  We take a look at how Castle Crashers is a great "entrance" game into gaming for your non gaming partner.

We've all been there.  You co-op halfway through a game with one person, only to finish the second half with another.  Usually it's no big deal, sure you feel guilty but they'll get over it.  But what if the co-oper you cheated on lives with you?  Worse yet what if they are your significant other? 

We've all been tempted by the loot of another.  Read on to find out one man's journey into Mordor...in more ways then one.