Ya, i like to have a few plants around.  I'm also one of those ppl who talks to mine lol... 

Interesting idea, i never though of less sun as being a good thing, it does make some sense tho.  One of my plants this year even after a super rain seems to be wilting a bit if I ease up on the watering.  It also gets the most sunlight... dots are connecting.

I suppose this might also help the soil stay a bit more damp/moist.