Are you sneaking in a nightly threesome?

Are you sneaking in a nightly threesome?

No, not that kind. Picture this: you snuggle into bed with your partner, cozy and content – but hang on, who’s the third wheel? Yep, it’s your mobile phone. Instead of a romantic duo, you’ve created a trio, inviting the whole world to your bedside table.

You might think it’s harmless, but here’s the scoop: this cheeky addition could be wreaking havoc on your relationship. Why? Two of the top reasons couples drift apart are:

1. Lack of quality time together.
2. A tragic drop in actual human conversation.

When you’re glued to that screen, you’re basically saying to your partner, “I’m here, but also…not.” Phones stop us from listening, they block out the sweet talk, and they kill the connection.

Fun fact: research shows that people who bring their phone to bed are twice as likely to scroll aimlessly than, well, engage in other evening activities. As Professor David Sbarra puts it, staying connected requires being in the moment, not lost in a Twitter rabbit hole or obsessing over cat memes.

When you keep your phone in bed, you’re basically inviting ‘Alone Togetherness’ into the room – where two people share the same space, yet couldn’t be more worlds apart.

Studies say that kicking phones out of the bedroom has benefits galore:

• Better Sleep: Without that screen’s blue light, your melatonin levels rise, giving you the best Zs of your life.
• More Intimacy: Without your phone, you might find a far better, far warmer way to fall asleep. Let’s be real: Steve from the office asking about a late-night email mid-coitus is hardly a turn-on.
• Boundaries that Actually Work: No phone, no work emails. With the phone out, your work life can stay out too.

So, ditch that third wheel, and rediscover the joy of good old-fashioned one-on-one time. It might just be the best decision your love life has seen in a while!