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Can Kids Enjoy Being Unplugged?  The Surprising Truth! (EXPERT)

Can Kids Enjoy Being Unplugged? The Surprising Truth! (EXPERT)

It's hard to imagine your child can appreciate being without a cell phone. Read this true story.

Some time ago I worked with a mom who, as a consequence for some unpleasant behaviors, took away her 13-year old son's cell phone for three days.  There was a scene with him (let's call him Scott) with the usual retorts -- It's not fair, you can't do that, it's MY phone, and so on. Forty-eight hours later he told her he was glad she took it away from him. Hold the phone! I mean, wait a minute.  What's wrong with this picture?  It turns out that there is everything right with the picture.

6 Ways To Give Your Relationship A 'Digital Detox'
Feeling left out? It might be time to undergo a digital detox.

6 Ways To Give Your Relationship A 'Digital Detox'

Is digital distraction messing with your intimacy?

Picture this: A beautiful Sunday morning at a beachfront café. After a stressful work week, you and your man are sitting down for a relaxed brunch and some quality couple time. You're discussing the idea of summer vacation, dreaming up ideas of where you might enjoy more quality time together. Before you can say, "French West Indies," his cell phone starts buzzing, a call is coming in.

The iPhone And Your Relationship
Do you worry about technology getting in the way of your relationship?

The iPhone And Your Relationship

Will the iPhone5 help or hurt your relationship? It all depends how you use it.

Most people have strong opinions, especially about the effect of technology on our relationships. I have said it regarding Facebook and I will say it again; It is not the technology, it's how we use it.

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The iPhone 5 was announced today: Will you get one?

iPhone 5 Madness: Would You Date A Guy Without A Smartphone?

A Motorola RAZR can be a turn-off in this day and age.

It's a dreary weekday morning. You're on your way to Starbucks to
 get your Venti Pumpkin Spice Latte, and while you're waiting in line, you start 
chatting it up with a cute guy in front of you. He's hilarious and you
 guys are really hitting it off. Before he leaves, he asks for your
 number. As you start giving it to him, he pulls out an old flip phone.
 This hot guy is saving your number into an old Motorola RAZR. So, is it a 
turn-off?

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Trust issues? Keep your cell phone locked, folks.

Lock Your iPhone! Daters Think It's Okay To Snoop Through Texts

One-third of Americans believe it's okay to read their partner's private text messages.

Bad news: Americans have serious trust issues. Of course, that's a broad statement, so allow me to elaborate: We don't trust our partners, which leads to snoop through their cell phones as a result.

Why Your iPhone Is Ruining Your Relationships [EXPERT]
Are you in love with your iPhone?

Why Your iPhone Is Ruining Your Relationships

According to a recent survey, some people already bought the love of their lives.

I was surfing the Internet one day and found an interesting article. Over one thousand people on gazelle.com took a survey about how technology is affecting people's everyday lives and most importantly the impact of iPhones could have on their sex lives.

woman on iphone
Breakup-recovery step one: Download these apps.

Hung Up On Your Ex? Download These 4 Apps

Your phone is good for more than stalking your ex via Facebook, people!

The only problem with summer flings cooling off along with the temperature: heartbreak, naturally – plus the hefty amount of longing (complete with some serious Facebook stalking) that comes with breakup-induced devastation.

iDreamofU.com
This is my "dream man" according to iDreamofU.com.

Creepy New Website Lets You Build Your Dream Guy From Scratch

iDreamofU.com lets you create "your own Christian Grey," then matches you up with the real thing.

iDreamofU allows you to "build your own Christian Grey" (their lingo, not ours), choosing which features — facial shape, eye color, the works — you find most attractive, and then matching you with a real, live individual who looks like the dream guy you've created.

Give Good Sext
Sex and texting: the perfect combo!

Give Good Sext: 7 Things To Know Before You Text Him

Keep these helpful tips in mind before you press "Send" on that sexy text.

No matter how old you are, chances are you've engaged in one of the latest texting trends: sexting. Sexting is sending a somewhat naughty text to someone, in hopes to rev up their engine, if you will. By following these tips below, you'll be geared up to give good sext in no time.

teenage girls texting
Are these girls just texting ... or checking out naked pics of their boyfriends?

Sex, Drugs & Sexting: Revealing New Stats About Teenagers

Study says one in four teens have sexted.

A recent study revealed that more than one in four teenagers in Texas had sent naked photos of themselves. In addition, one-third of those teens had asked to be sent a nude shot via text.