Essentially, the positive aspect of the increasing use of technology is its ability to let people connect with those who are not physically close. While many argue that people are disconnecting with those physically close to them in order to connect with those geographically far, the fact remains that people are still using technology to connect. Connection is still happening.
Despite the connection argued by Koifman, the “effects of tech on relationships say that the cons of tech don’t outweigh the pros,” claims Nick Bilton in “Are Gadget-Free Bedrooms the Secret to a Happy Relationship.” and others. Where there is a problem, there is, ideally, a solution. The problem, a disconnection between people as they bury themselves in their devices, …show more content…
His solution: “gadget-free zones” paired with “device-free outings.” Creating a space where technology isn’t, such as a bedroom or dining room, can keep couples engaged in one another's’ life. This, he says, is especially important for couples who work from home. Having a device-free space prevents work from bleeding into other aspects of a relationship. “Is Technology Ruining Your Relationship?” by Luc Rinaldi also offers other options. Rinaldi, mentions the same device free zone as Bilton, but then makes almost a contradicting suggestion. Rinaldi recommends that couple “share tech time.” He reasons that couples who spend time watching TV together or playing interactive phone games with one another have a more positive view of the relationship. To support his argument, Rinaldi references a study that insists that couples who share tech time feel a greater sense of safety, attachment, and control in their relationships. Communication and the connection that technology provides is important, but Rinaldi warns that couples who communicate through more than four mediums are often left exhausted and misunderstood. While communicating through Instagram DMs works for some relationships, sometimes a …show more content…
The general nature of a conversation still exists even while online. The change then is time aspect, which allows for editing and delay, along with the inadequate expression of emotions, positive and negative, through the screen. Further, technology has changed how relationships are done. One one hand, this means that some relationships undergo strains that may not have existed without technology, such as the issue of phubbing. On the other hand, without technology, making and maintaining connections with people far away would be more difficult. The key, then, is finding a balance between online and face-to-face connection. Koifman believes that this balance is found in “using online communication as something that enhances your pre-existing relationships and helps connect you to new faces.” This solution, which goes hand in hand with those presented by Bilton and Luc, allows for people to continue to use and rely on technology, while still remembering to prioritize those outside of the
Despite the connection argued by Koifman, the “effects of tech on relationships say that the cons of tech don’t outweigh the pros,” claims Nick Bilton in “Are Gadget-Free Bedrooms the Secret to a Happy Relationship.” and others. Where there is a problem, there is, ideally, a solution. The problem, a disconnection between people as they bury themselves in their devices, …show more content…
His solution: “gadget-free zones” paired with “device-free outings.” Creating a space where technology isn’t, such as a bedroom or dining room, can keep couples engaged in one another's’ life. This, he says, is especially important for couples who work from home. Having a device-free space prevents work from bleeding into other aspects of a relationship. “Is Technology Ruining Your Relationship?” by Luc Rinaldi also offers other options. Rinaldi, mentions the same device free zone as Bilton, but then makes almost a contradicting suggestion. Rinaldi recommends that couple “share tech time.” He reasons that couples who spend time watching TV together or playing interactive phone games with one another have a more positive view of the relationship. To support his argument, Rinaldi references a study that insists that couples who share tech time feel a greater sense of safety, attachment, and control in their relationships. Communication and the connection that technology provides is important, but Rinaldi warns that couples who communicate through more than four mediums are often left exhausted and misunderstood. While communicating through Instagram DMs works for some relationships, sometimes a …show more content…
The general nature of a conversation still exists even while online. The change then is time aspect, which allows for editing and delay, along with the inadequate expression of emotions, positive and negative, through the screen. Further, technology has changed how relationships are done. One one hand, this means that some relationships undergo strains that may not have existed without technology, such as the issue of phubbing. On the other hand, without technology, making and maintaining connections with people far away would be more difficult. The key, then, is finding a balance between online and face-to-face connection. Koifman believes that this balance is found in “using online communication as something that enhances your pre-existing relationships and helps connect you to new faces.” This solution, which goes hand in hand with those presented by Bilton and Luc, allows for people to continue to use and rely on technology, while still remembering to prioritize those outside of the