People who have their phones are more likely to have a troubled relationship. The cartoon is illustrating the fact that in this society in the 21st century, we are never truly connected, and we are all shaped by and addicted to our technology that we never think about our loved ones. The picture shows people hugging while staring at their phones. This shows how society has lost themselves within the internet or electronics. Instead of enjoying the moment and love they receive from people around them, they decide to scroll through the internet. It is not healthy as it can lead to trouble in someone’s relationship. Research has proven that overuse of phones can cause dissatisfaction with a partner in a relationship. It has also been proven by people who are in a relationship that using phones most of the time causes problems, such as a boring relationship and more arguments. people who stare at their phones will never understand the beauty of having a relationship.

A set of studies showed that just having a phone out and present during a conversation (say, on the table between you) interferes with your sense of connection to the other person, the feelings of closeness experienced, and the quality of the conversation. This phenomenon is especially the case during meaningful conversations—you lose the opportunity for true and authentic connection to another person, the core tenet of any friendship or relationship. When we are on our phones, we are not looking at other people and not reading their facial expressions (tears in their eyes, frowns, smiles). We do not hear the nuances in their tone of voice (was it shaky with anxiety?) or notice their body posture (slumped and sad? or excited and enthusiastic?). According to these studies, conversations with no smartphones present are rated as significantly higher-quality than those with smartphones around, regardless of people’s age, ethnicity, gender, or mood. We feel more empathy when smartphones are put away. people should put their phones on do not disturb and focus on the person they are eating or going out with.

People who have a phone and are not paying attention are more likely to have an unhealthy relationship because they are not focusing on their partners needs or wants, they are just zoned in on the internet and technology instead of being in the real world.

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