Disconnect to Reconnect: Why Leaving Phones At The Dining Table And Bedtime Can Help Revive Your Relationship

Changing the perception of Dinner and Bedtime from being practical to fulfilling and engaging activities

As time goes by the general pace of life has become faster hence smartphones have saturated our way of living. As much as they serve to bring people close, they can also keep them apart, particularly during important activities such as dinner and bedtime. In this article we will look at this kind of practice and its adverse effects on relationships and seek remedies which will increase the time spent together.

The Dilemma of Mobile Distractions

Engaging with mobile phones during dinner or bedtime can lead to a rift between the partners. Here is how:

1. Less Social Engagement: When couples find themselves constantly on the phone they tend to avoid engaging in quality conversations. More often than not instead of talking about their experiences or showing some love to one another, they are busy on the social networks or emails. This results into people feeling lonely and neglected.

2. Less Physical Affection: Every couple understands that bedtime is the perfect time to engage in some quality bonding. When either one or both partners’ devices become the center of attention, it tends to create a wall in terms of the emotional bond. This distraction can result in either or both partners feeling neglected or misinterpreted.

3. Decline in Communication: Excessive use of the phone can also result in disintegration of communication. In place of explaining the problem or expressing the happiness, the partners start using rapid texting and even emoticons, which are insufficient for a real healthy discussion between the partners.

Red Flags in the Relationship

Whenever you feel that there is increasing distance or open conflicts about something like mobile phone usage or other modern conveniences, it could be a good idea to consider how these things are affecting your relationship. It is important to identify these signs as early as possible in order to deal with the issues they present over time, including the possibility of divorce.

Restoring the Togetherness

Now, what would a couple do to regain the time spent together? This are some of the suggestions:

1. Implement 'No Phone' Policies In Certain Areas: Make rules concerning the use of phones in certain areas, for example, at the dining table or in the bedroom. This straightforward guideline permits ample engagement in conversations resulting in more serious bonding among people.

2. Designate Pet Phone Checking Times: Determine when it is appropriate to check for phone messages, social media accounts, and other notifications. For instance after dinner or just before sleep set an alarm for about ten to fifteen minutes to answer phone calls and check messages before putting the phone away.

3. Converse without Small Talk: Spend dinnertime to update what you enjoyed or did within the day, what you intend to do afterward, or challenge each other with different questions instead of having small talk. This enhances your relationship as well as the interaction.

4. Create a Bedtime Ritual: Develop a routine that one can follow at bedtime that encourages bonding behavior. This can be activities such as reading to each other, expressing thanks, or just simply recounting the day’s events without interruptions. Physical affection, such as nursing, may also promote interrelationship bonding.

5. Organize Technology-Free Dates: Plan on weekly or bi-weekly date activities with no usage of the mobile phones. This provides an opportunity for you to sit and enjoy each other’s company with no distractions for a reassignment purpose.

Summary

Smart mouthpieces are essential in today's world, but they should never get in the way of bonding with others. Understanding the factors such as mobile distractions that may bring about separation and taking active measures, to ensure there is more quality time together, helps couples to bond more and reduce the chances of drifting apart. Always know that putting effort, time, and resources in nurturing the relationship is the most rewarding thing for one’s romantic life!