Future relationships

Being in a romantic relationship is awesome, although there can be problems when there is a lack of communication, trust, interaction, jealousy issues, and distraction by social media.

This course has taught you how you can fix your problems in the relationship and the most important thing right now is continuing to do what you learned so your relationship can continue going in a positive direction.

It’s important to spend time with your partner, especially without being on your computer, tablet, or phone. This causes a distraction and can lead to your partner losing interest. If you stay off the internet and social media, you have more time to grow with your partner and have more time for just the two of you. There is more time for intimacy, passion, and commitment

If you stay off your devices when you’re with your partner it will positively impact you both. Constantly using your device can be detrimental to your health. Kraut et al. (1998) found that spending time online decreases the amount of time spent with others and could increase depression and loneliness.  Although, if you are not with your partner, sending them a text to show your partner affection is necessary and can be fun for the both of you (Coyne, Stockdale, Busby, Iverson, & Grant, 2011).  

The bottom line is cutting social media time.

When you are with your partner, instead of focusing what the latest Instagram post your favorite celebrity posted, focus on your partner instead.

Article:

1.  http://www.yourtango.com/experts/anabelle-bugatti-pre-licensed-mft-ncc-officiant/social-media-killing-your-relationship

2.   http://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/dont-let-social-media-wreck-your-relationship

Discussion:

Since taking this course are you aware of the consequences of spending too much time online and do you want to change the amount of time spent on these sites?



References:

Bugatti, A. (n.d).  Is social media ruining your relationship? Retrieved from http://www.yourtango.com/experts/anabelle-bugatti-pre-licensed-mft-ncc-officiant/social-media-killing-your-relationship

Coyne, S., Stockdale, L., Busby, D., Iverson, B., & Grant, D. (2011). “I luv u :)!” A descriptive study of the media use of individuals in romantic relationships. Family Relations, 60(2), 150-162. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-3729.2010.00639.x

Guren, C. (2013). Don’t let social media wreck your relationship. Retrieved from

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/dont-let-social-media-wreck-your-relationship

Kraut, R., Patterson, M., Lundmark, V., Kiesler, S., Mukopadhyay, T., & Scherlis, W. (1998). Internet paradox a social technology that reduces social involvement and psychological well-being ?. American Psychologist, 53(9), 1017-1031.