How Does Technology You Marriage?

 When used properly, technology can strengthen the relationship between a husband and wife.  For example, if can help a couple stay in touch throughout the day. 

However, some spouses allow misuse of technology to . . .

*  rob them of valuable time together.

* bring work into the home unnecessarily.

* create distrust even disloyalty

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

TIME TOGETHER

A  husband named Michael says: "Sometimes when my wife and I are together, she isn't really there." She's busy looking at her phone, and she says,  'I haven't been able to check until now."  A husband named Jonathan says that in such situations "spouses cab be physically together and yet seem miles apart." 

TO THINK ABOUT:  How often does a phone call, text, or notification interfere with quality time that could be spent with your spouse? - EPHESIANS 5:33.

WORK

Some people have to be available around the clock because of the nature of their secular work.  Others, whose jobs are not so demanding, still find it difficult  to  leave their job behind them at the end of the day.  "It's hard not check every phone call or text message that I receive for work during time that I've set aside to spend with my wife," admits  a husband named Lee.  My wife Joy says: "I work from home, so work is always present.  It takes effort to be balanced. 

Next time: How Does Technology Affect Your Marriage?

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