Great question. A lot depends on personality types, motivation and frame of mind. Sounds like your wife is having fun enjoying time with you so competition probably wouldn't make much difference in bowling but might be a different story in a 5K run. You on the other hand seem to want a challenge and a tougher league in bowling provides that. So for you competition does induce better performance. A league environment is a great place to learn the "skill" of competitive bowling before entering tournaments which is a whole different mindset, especially the head to head competition. As long as you are enjoying what you are doing, focusing on each shot and staying relaxed while bowling you will perform at your best. Sounds like you have a great doubles partner and great team mates, enjoy the time together.
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