Using a mobile phone in bed can completely ruin your relationship
Tech giant Asurion studied the sleeping phone habits of Americans living with a spouse or long-term partner. The study found that nearly half of respondents take their mobile device to bed and spend almost twice as much time on their smartphone as they do with their significant other.
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The pressing question
Such studies are extremely popular. The New York Post reported on a 2015 study from Baylor University in Texas that found that 46% of people in romantic relationships answer phone calls or text messages during sex. Researchers reported that “preferring the phone over a partner leads to conflict, decreased relationship satisfaction, and depression.”
No less shocking was a new study from SureCall, a manufacturer of cellular signal boosters. The study found that one in ten respondents admitted to checking their mobile phone during sex.
Globality of the problem
Among 18- to 34-year-olds, cell phone use was the top activity in the last hour before bed, according to the Asurion study. A quarter of respondents said that a mobile phone, not their loved one, was the last thing they saw before closing their eyes each night. Respondents and their partners spend an average of three nights a week in the same bed, staring at a screen.
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Phones can impact communication with partners, with more than half (55%) of survey respondents believing it is causing them to miss out on quality time with their “better half.” More than a third (35%) said their sex life has suffered because they or their spouse uses their phone before bed. A third of couples believe they need to reduce their phone use in the bedroom to save their relationship.
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However, 73% of respondents said that they need to stay connected by mobile phone regardless of the time of day.
Golden mean
To help you find a balance between your phone life in the bedroom and intimacy with your partner, Asurion”s tech experts offer a few tips.
- Set your alarm for 30 minutes before bedtime and place your mobile phone on a charger away from your bed. This reduces the likelihood that you”ll automatically reach for your phone and allows you to relax without being distracted by work.
- In the evening, set your “do not disturb” setting to allow only important or urgent calls and notifications.
- When communicating with friends via text or internet, start communicating early in the evening to avoid staying up late.
- Try to use your smartphone for things that benefit both of you. For example, find your partner”s favorite music to set a romantic mood. Or create a slideshow of unforgettable moments to watch together in bed.
Consider how much more enjoyable it is to be with a partner who pays more attention to each other and isn”t distracted by that pesky phone call.
