We live in the high-technology world full of
wonderful gadgets that make our lives simpler.
When it comes to building a strong and healthy
relationship, technology may play a fatal role. Each
day I see many couples sitting in a cafe or park and
each of partners looking at their tablets and phones.
We often spend more time with our gadgets than
with our partners and complain about relationship
problems.
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Communication is one of the most important things in
any relationship. It helps build a happy relationship
and start a happy family. Just ask your grandma
about how she spent her youth without modern
gadgets and how she met your grandfather. I’m more
than sure that she will tell you that her youth wasn’t
boring and the dates she had with your grandpa
were fun and happy. Stop updating your social
media accounts each day. Instead, spend more time
communicating with your significant other. Here are
seven ways technology ruins your relationship:
1. Online flirting
Flirting online is a good way to kill time and make
new friends. However, it’s also a number one killer
of even the strongest and happiest relationship. My
neighbor, who had been with his ex-wife for more
than 20 years, found his second love online. This
second love wasn’t successful and he couldn’t make
up with his ex wife so now he is absolutely lonely.
If your partner is talking intimately to his female
friend online, you may think it’s not cheating, but
you don’t know what will happen tomorrow.
2. Video game addiction
If your partner spends too much time playing video
games, it’s a warning sign. Studies show that many
couples break up because of video game addiction.
Women can also become addicted to video games so
pay attention to how much time you spend playing
games daily. But the best thing you and your partner
can do is to go for a walk and have a small picnic in
the park, without any video games and “smart”
devices.
3. Health
It’s not a secret that technology affects our health,
especially mental health. You may become anxious,
nervous and depressed because of technology. You
may snap at your partner when you don’t really mean
to, and this can ruin your relationship. Try to unplug
from TV, tablet, computer, and smartphone use as
often as possible to save your relationship and
health.
4. Phone addiction
Are you addicted to your smartphone? Does your
partner spend too much time with his phone? Phone
addiction is a common thing these days. Many people
are trying to get rid of this addiction but it’s not
that easy. Recently I had a trip and stayed in a
hostel with a couple who spent the whole evening
looking at their phones. I couldn’t even speak to
them because they were busy with their gadgets. Do
you think their relationship will last for long? I
think no. Turn off your phones every time you spend
time together to improve your relationship.
5. Fights
Fighting with your partner is okay at times, but
when you fight with him over technology it’s not
healthy. Not only do you waste your precious time
on the unimportant things like snooping into your
partner’s social media account or his or your
friends’ pages, Facebook stalking his ex’s girlfriend
or your ex’s new girlfriend, and going through your
partner’s phone.
6. Affects your sleep patterns
Whether you suffer from insomnia or your partner
has trouble falling asleep every other night, it may
be because of technology. Checking your phone or
tablet right before sleep is a bad habit that can
affect your relationship as well as your sex life.
Watching TV before going to bed is a bad habit too.
7. You share too many details on social media
Nowadays it’s trendy to share each detail of your
life on social media. But before posting any intimate
details of your relationship, consider how your
significant other will feel about that. You should
also avoid posting any details of your fights. Keep
things private to have a long and happy relationship.
Although technology has many benefits, it has
much
more disadvantages. Use it wisely to avoid any
misunderstandings, fights and other problems in
your
relationship. After all, what’s is more important
your
expensive smartphone or your partner?
Remember,
technology addiction is similar to drug cravings –
it can ruin your whole life.
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