What to do about phone addiction?

[Anonymous]

So my boyfriend was horribly addicted to his phone not that long ago. He went to rehab, therapy, got visibly better, but says he still has urges. Should he still be kept away/restricted from his phone in case he relapses?

[Oliverlogan263]

Giiiiirl phone addiction is no joke, especially for guys! I feel you for being worried, cuz relapse is so real. But also cutting him off totally could backfire and make him resentful, ya feel?

Maybe come up with some compromise ground rules together. Like he has to leave his phone in a different room when you're hanging, or only checks it every 30 mins max when he's with you.

Positive reinforcement works too - give him a kiss or little reward whenever you catch him fully present instead of zoning out on Instagram. Guys love that validation!

Also plan lots of fun activities where his phone ain't allowed as an option. Go on walks together, try new hobbies, cook meals together - keep him engaged with you and life offline.

Trust will take time to build back up for sure. But showing support while setting reasonable boundaries is healthier long run than being too controlling. I'm sure if he knows you believe in him, he can kick this addiction for good boo! 😘

[mistermike]

I don't think it's anything bad as long as it's not impacting your physical health. If you are exercising a few days a week and not overweight then spending a few hours on you phone won't kill you but don't sit around for hours on your phone or computer at least take a walk as sitting around for hours can cause your blood to pool in your legs making you more susceptible to blood clots especially if your overweight.

[FreyaRed]

I think phone addiction is curable with heroin and cocaine. It's called replacement therapy.

/this post contains sarcasm

[Anonymous]

How can anyone be addicted to a freaking phone?

[jshm2]

Get him a Samsung watch instead.

[jahaims]

IPad kids all grown up

[Shbashh]

The world is screwed.