If you often scroll through your phone while your partner talks, you’re living the “phubbing” life — and it could be hurting your relationship more than you think.
In a recent study of 308 adults, researchers found a clear link between phubbing and lower relationship satisfaction. The more often someone felt ignored in favor of a phone, the less happy they were with the relationship. Simply put, choosing screen time over face time makes people feel less valued.
Researchers warn that constant phone use during shared time can quietly damage emotional connection. “Phubbing,” they say, is a serious risk factor for modern couples. It doesn’t just affect attention — it chips away at the sense of intimacy and care.
So while it may not feel like a big deal to check a notification at dinner, doing it too often sends a message: the phone matters more.
