The Real Marriage Podcast The Biggest Intimacy Killer (and How to Avoid it)
Feb 13, 2024
Technology can be a major intimacy killer in relationships. Excessive smartphone use leads to distractions, anxiety, and emotional disconnect, diminishing overall happiness. Couples are encouraged to disconnect from their devices for two hours daily to rekindle their connection. Alarming statistics show phone dependency correlates with decreased sexual activity. Ultimately, prioritizing quality time and nurturing relationships over screens is crucial for marital satisfaction.
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Phone Addiction Equals Serious Problem
- Technology addiction can rival drug addiction in its impact on marriage and mental health.
- Phones reorient priorities wrongly, leading to anxiety and relational damage.
Phone Use Harms Marital Happiness
- Excessive phone use during family and couple time leads to lower marital happiness and greater worries about divorce.
- Phones often replace direct interaction and prioritize technology over meaningful relationships.
Phone-Off Challenge for Couples
- Take a two-hour phone-off challenge with your spouse to assess phone addiction.
- Gradually increase phone-free time to rebuild connection and reduce tech dependency.