Get Up And Do Something: Your smartphone may be powering down your relationship

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Your smartphone may be powering down your relationship Jan 14th 2013, 11:39 Are you spending more time with your smartphone than with your partner -- even during romantic dates? Technology allows us to be constantly connected to the world, but it can also make us even more disconnected from each other. In fact, two recent studies show that cell phones can have a negative impact on close relationships. Researchers from the University of Essex found that people who engaged in personal discussions when a cell phone was nearby -- even if neither was actually using it -- reported lower relationship quality and less trust for their partner. They also felt their partner was less empathetic to their concerns.

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