This Valentine’s Day, Tame Your Tech Habits to Show the Love
Do your tech habits impact your romantic relationship?
Amid growing debates about the impact of smartphones and social media on romantic relationships, a Pew Research Center survey found that many Americans encounter tech-related struggles with their significant others. Surprised? I didn’t think so.
The findings show about half of Americans in romantic relationships say they deal with their partner being distracted by their phone
For instance, among partnered adults in the U.S. — that is, those who are married, cohabiting or in a committed relationship, roughly half (51%) say their partner is often or sometimes distracted by their cellphone while they are trying to have a conversation with them, and four-in-ten say they are at least sometimes bothered by the amount of time their partner spends on their mobile device.
The Big Tech platforms that dominate our lives — Zoom Amazon, Instagram — promise convenience, comfort and control. But relationships — our greatest source of joy — aren’t easy, they’re effortful. As we approach Valentine’s Day, here are some creative ways you can shift your tech habits to show the love.
