Phone Hurting Your Relationship?

In today’s world, our phones are always with us, but could they be quietly sabotaging your relationship? A marriage counselor shared nine habits he and his wife agreed to avoid with their phones, and they might just save your connection too.

While maintaining privacy in a relationship is important, it’s crucial to ensure that privacy doesn’t cross the line into secrecy. Here are the top phone-related habits you should avoid to keep your relationship healthy:

1. Not sharing passwords
   Trust is the foundation of any relationship. If you trust each other, there’s no need to withhold your phone’s password.
2. Hiding your phone
   If you’re tucking your phone away every time you step away, like heading for a shower, it can come across as suspicious.
3. Keeping your phone face down
   Leaving your phone face down on the table can make it seem like you’re afraid of who might text or what notification could pop up.
4. Turning your phone away while using it
   If you angle your phone away when your partner is near, it gives off the vibe that you’re hiding something.
5. Quickly closing apps or locking your phone when they walk by
   This behavior can raise eyebrows and make them wonder what you’re trying to hide.
6. Changing your password without telling them
   Don’t let them find out by surprise. If you change your password, tell them – otherwise, it can come across as shady.
7. Being inconsistent about letting them use your phone
   It’s all or nothing. Either they have access, or they don’t. If you’re hot and cold about it, it’ll cause doubt.
8. Getting defensive about your privacy
   If you get upset or defensive when they ask about your privacy, it could signal something is off. It’s natural for your partner to want to know your password.
9. Becoming overly protective of your phone
   If you’re suddenly guarding your phone like it’s a treasure, it raises red flags. Unless you’re planning a surprise party, it can seem like you have something to hide.

In the end, it’s all about trust and openness. Avoid these habits to maintain a healthy relationship!