Does Technology Affect Relationships?
Technology has no doubt become an extension of ourselves in everyday activity. Whether it is a text notification, Twitter buzz, or a quick glimpse to see what is next on your calendar, people are constantly looking at their phone. Now the real question is… How does this affect our relationships with one another? Is there a benefit to technology? When couples go out to dinner, it is common knowledge that each of them should put phones in pockets or purse, but what some people tend to do is set it on the table. Even just the sight of the phone can throw off the entire evening. Each time your partner looks at the phone to respond to a message, it is taken as a type of rejection. These little things may not seem important, but do they build up over time. Technology can also affect our friendships and relationships with family. The number of times I’ve heard someone over the age of 65 point out that “Young kids are always on their phones nowadays and no one can hold a conversation”, is ...