Im a therapist, here are 5 phone habits to avoid in your relationship
The article discusses the negative impact of smartphone habits on romantic relationships. It highlights how excessive phone use can lead to decreased relationship satisfaction and intimacy. Experts suggest avoiding certain phone behaviors to foster better connections with partners.
- ▪Couples spend over 27 percent of their time together using smartphones.
- ▪35 percent of people feel that being on their phone reduces their willingness to be intimate with a partner.
- ▪The term 'phubbing' describes the act of ignoring a partner in favor of phone use, which can leave them feeling unimportant.
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| Original publisher | Mashable |
| Canonical URL | https://mashable.com/life/therapist-relationship-tips-advice-phone-use |
| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 |
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Home > Life > Sex, Dating & Relationships I'm a therapist, here are 5 phone habits to avoid in your relationship Are you guilty of these habits? By Rachel Thompson Rachel Thompson Features Editor Rachel Thompson is the Features Editor at Mashable. Rachel's second non-fiction book The Love Fix: Reclaiming Intimacy in a Disconnected World is out now, published by Penguin Random House in Jan. 2025. The Love Fix explores why dating feels so hard right now, why we experience difficult emotions in the realm of love, and how we can change our dating culture for the better. Read Full Bio on May 25, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard Credit: Zooey Liao / Mashable / ShutterStock Two's company, three's a crowd.
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