What to do when your partner is more intrigued by technology than with you...We are living in a world of technology. The technology we have at our fingertips is always changing and there is consistently something new to buy, try and be challenged with. When new tech is about to be released that somehow is supposed to make our life easier, there is often commotion and a serious buzz.
Technology appears to be a never-ending road with which we have embarked upon. Compared to our parents and our parent's parents, many of us think we have it so much easier due to computers, technology and devices, but with obesity growing at a dangerously high rate especially in our children, one has to ask; is technology a friend or foe?
Devices and other technological paraphernalia is often the subject of heated discussions in women's social circles (including mine!) And the topic is usually something like "My husband drives me crazy! He never wants to do anything except game or watch his phone. The other popular theme in these kinds of discussions is "I can't get my partner to do anything around the house! He says he is working but I walk in to find him watching tiktok or youtube" Another common one is "We were supposed to be saving for a holiday and now we have all this new tech"
Niggling frustrations, resentment and bitterness can begin to harbour, when the once flat stomach and relatively 'in shape' guy you used to live with somehow magically flaunts a growing pot belly, stubble and incredibly bad breath. And when the so-called "home office" starts to resemble a house under investigation by the DHS which you saw on last nights 'A Current Affair', it could be difficult to resist the urge to pack a bag and run.
Anything here sound familiar?
Well the comforting discovery is it doesn't all have to be bad news. There is hope out there. Here are some of our tips for what to do if your partner is suffering with this dreaded disease:
Hopefully your man is mature enough to understand that life is more than a box of chocolates, beer , computer games and television. Sometimes we can all be guilty of finding something we love and enjoying it so much that other areas of our life suffer without us even realising. However, hopefully it shouldn't take much more than a little hint or reminder to let your man know what the most important thing in his life is - YOU!
Can he kiss the computer? Can the computer give him a massage? Will technology engage him in witty and intelligent conversation that will make him laugh? Can the video games cook him a delicious dinner? Is he able to go out and have fun with the video recorder?
If you answer yes to any of these things ... please pack a suitcase and run!
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Michelle Palmer