The Price We Pay for “Improving” Communication.
Sometimes we need to disconnect to reconnect.
Source: daylol.com via Kristin on Pinterest
What is technology doing to our relationships?
Kristin Cuthriel
Kristin Cuthriel
Source: daylol.com via Kristin on Pinterest
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Kristin, you already KNOW how much I love this cartoon! Well done… 😀
Thanks, Todd. The cartoon is funny, but it’s not. Right?
Yes, but we can’t change this – I think we just have to accept this new communication era – not sure!
It is a new era, especially for those of us over thirty. I agree, technology is not going anywhere anytime soon, and it continues to grow. This is not such a bad thing- new advances in technology are beneficial on so many levels. With that said, many of our face-to-face interpersonal relationships are suffering as well. Setting limits on usage may help this- especially within families. Setting family rules such as no phones at the dinner table may help families reconnect.
And not just man and woman, how many people have their bosses do the same thing ? It’s a vibe, shouting quiet clearly …
I hear you!
It has gotten a bit out of control. I now make it a habit to turn my phone to silence when I am with people at social events or out to eat and many other places. We have had patients in our practice actually answer their phone while the doctor is in the room with them. We have posted signs now to turn them off or step out side.
It has gotten a bit out of control. What happened to love the one you are with? Now it is love the one you are not with and ignore the one that you are with. “You have my full attention- unless you are standing in front of me.” 🙂 Keep your sign up, Tina.
I really hate to say it but that’s me. We have developed a no tech time at the house so we can all talk an engage eachither with full attention.
I like that idea!
Yep dinner time, just after school and any “family time” plus me being a tech head ive learned to recognize the”look” which means turn off your darn phone and give me your full attention.
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Benjamin
That is great that you know “the look” and set the limits. A lot of us could learn from you!
Kristin, you hit the nail right on its proverbial head! Great post! Have a blessed & beautiful day! S
Thank you, Sloan. You have a terrific day too.
I often see parents having a long conversation on cell while watching their kids in the park; it makes me wonder…
I see it too.
Why do people do that? Incredibly bad manners!
Unfortunately, I think it is so common that many people do not even realize that it is bad manners. I have seen many many kind and compassionate people do this. People who are very considerate in other areas of their life.
I see this SO often and I think it’s really sad that we’ve gone backwards in communication exactly where we think we’ve made advances. When I first saw the picture I laughed because it’s so typical these days, but my next thought was how truly sad it is that we’re losing out on personal relationship development.
Yes. I thought it was funny too. It is funny because it is just so true. But the bigger picture is not so funny. Most couples that currently come to see me for counseling bring up the cell phone as an issue in their relationship. A major issue. Many people feel like the outside world is more important to their partner than they are.
Just so you know Kristin this is something I find to be a VERY important thing people need to keep in mind (also even did a topic about it too!), especially myself. While I love my writing (blogging) if I realize I’m spending waaay too much time on the computer, more than I’d like to be – I step away. I like to have a healthy balance of “Having a Life” and my “Work”. 😉 🙂 I hope other people think about that too. Your digital life can wait – real friendships and relationships are more important and can deteriorate if not given proper care. <3 _/_
Gwen- I can relate to what you have said. I write about letting life in. The irony- If I spend too much time writing about this, I stop letting life in. It is about keeping ourselves in check and maintaining life balance. Thank you for your insightful comments.
You’re welcome! So glad I’m not the only one who needs to do this! 😀
No texting here. Most all that needs to be said can be said at dinner time. With the exception of the blogging ones, my relationships are firmly in the face-to-face or the occasional phone chat or hand-written letter (does anybody still do this
cont’d…I teach my kids that, though texting and email is very convenient, care should be taken to nurture important relationships. They are constantly warned not to get sucked into technology, and know how to politely ask that the person across the table show the same courtesy. We’re a bit old-fashioned that way.
This is great, Shannon. A bit old-fashioned can be a great thing!
Face-to-face is always a good thing. 🙂
I like the hand-written letter, too.
chuckles (~_~)
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That’s a good and relevant cartoon. Thanks for drawing attention to it.
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