Do you think phones ruined our love lives?

[Ria444]

So I've been dealing with a lot of anxiety circling my most recent relationships. And I've only had a few that didn't feel that way. Randomly today, I decided to figure out what was in common with all these guys. And it certainly wasn't compatibility. Especially with a few people in particular, I noticed how easily I could talk to them. Then the second I got their numbers, I felt like the connection was over. I feel like texting is people's way of "hanging out" when they can't be in person. But the truth is that it's not the same. Guys that I used to talk to in person every day started only texting me. Probably because it's more comfortable to text. It's insane to me how drastically these connections changed right after getting their number. One guy in particular (and this is very toxic by the way) was on and off blocking me. So I got to see how we changed through this. And each time we were texting I felt so empty. But when we were in "no contact" everything was so easy with him. I wonder if texting can really ruin relationships and how do you guys think people can stay in touch while limiting technology?

[DrPepper12]

Yes. As a teacher I've watched it happen among teens in the classroom.

As a coach I've watched it among parents who are more interested in Instagram than their sons and daughters out on the field.

Just go to the gym. It's all laid bare there

[dreamstar72]

Texting when upset/gossiping is something that can’t be taken back once you click send, it can be shown to anyone and everyone. So yes your love live could be totally screwed.

[SweetJoyGirl]

Texting does make things a bit hard to understand. There can be miscommunications over text message, which creates tension.

[Nikki1989]

For the only total dummies in the world. Thankfully, we are not all brainwashed or just downright lazy and stupid.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

If I had a girlfriend, I would just watch how she reacts when she's around me with her cell phone. I think it's hurtful, we got to watch our partners when they are using their cell phone around us.

[jshm2]

No. You're just not that interesting to talk to, is all.

[Nikki1989]

Texting is not talking. You sound confused.

[OddBeMe]

They said the same about video games and it’s been shown to male kids smarter.

[Nikki1989]

LMAO

[TonyMetal___86]

Yes somewhat because it's misused...

[missindiana93]

Yes very much.