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.
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.

I concur.

Good call.