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Set Aside Tech Free Time

Though we have focused on finding ways to connect with your partner through technology, it is also important to set aside technology-free time throughout the week. Talk to your partner to identify moments during your day or week to unplug

Eleanor October 7, 2019September 24, 2019 Couples Read more

Common Interests & Quality Time

Technology can be a great avenue to discover common interests and spend quality time with your partner! When you use technology with the intention of sharing what you are engaging in with your partner, you develop an opportunity to learn

Eleanor October 6, 2019September 24, 2019 Couples Read more

Check-in On Your Partner

You can use technology to be intentional about checking-in with your partner during stressful moments or life challenges. It can be difficult to keep up with our own schedule along with staying up to date with your partner’s schedule, especially

Eleanor October 5, 2019September 24, 2019 Couples Read more

Gratitude, Encouragement, & Love

A great way to use technology to build connection and strengthen your relationship is to send your partner text messages expressing gratitude, encouragement, and love! When you send kind and encouraging messages, you are showing your partner that you care

Eleanor October 4, 2019September 24, 2019 Couples Read more

Set Boundaries Around Technology

A key aspect in using technology to promote connection in your relationship is to set ground rules and respect one another’s boundaries. Have a discussion with your partner about how and when technology should be used within your relationship. Here

Eleanor October 3, 2019September 24, 2019 Couples Read more

Phubbing & Couple Relationships

In today’s blog, we will be exploring the phenomenon of phubbing and examining how it can affect your relationship with your partner. What is phubbing? Phubbing is a combination of the words “phone” and “snubbing,” meaning to be snubbed by

Eleanor October 2, 2019September 24, 2019 Couples Read more

Connecting through Technology: A Guide for Couples

Technology is constantly advancing and is becoming more and more central to our lives. We rely on technology for communication, entertainment, work, household tasks, and so much more. Technology has changed the way we communicate and relate to one another,

Eleanor October 1, 2019September 24, 2019 Couples Read more

What It Means To Really Unplug On Family Vacation

cmurray June 9, 2017May 10, 2017 Fundamental Skills, Parents Read more

Technology and Teen Dating

By Joy Kelly Technology has been part of the dating game for a while, but in recent years with the increase of online dating apps, smart phones and social media platforms, the use of technology in the dating world has

cmurray February 20, 2017January 8, 2017 Teenagers Read more

“We Are Losing Out on Face to Face Contact”

Note: This quote is taken from a response to the Healthy Relationships Initiative Community Needs Assessment Survey, which was conducted in 2016.

cmurray December 28, 2016December 19, 2016 Fundamental Skills Read more

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