How to Keep Technology in It's Place

 What couple say

"Time in the evening that could be spent talking about our day could spoiled if we constantly have our eyes on the phones. We have so many legitimate demands in life as it is that we don't need to forfeit quality time with our mate for screen time." -  Trista, with her husband, Georgel.

Your spouse deserves your full attention. There will always be a text message, an e-mail, or a news alert to check.  But it can almost wait. If  you wouldn't text while driving because it would cause you harm, why use your device in way that could harm your marriage?" - Jonathan, with his wife, Katelyn

Discussion guide

First each of you can consider the following questions separately.  Then, discuss your answers with each other.

* In what ways, if any, has your use of technology enhanced the  quality of your marriage relationship?

* Do you feel that your spouse's use of technology creates difficulties in the marriage relationship? If so, how.

*  Do you think your spouse would say that your use of technology creates difficulties in the marriage relationship?  If so, how?

* Are there reasons why always need to be available to receive and respond to messages? If so, how can  any difficulty that this present be resolved?

* What changes, if any, would  your or your spouse like to see with regard to technology use? 

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