7 WAY TECHNOLOGY RUINS YOUR RELATIONSHIP

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.