Your Call

It’s true: no one can make you get off your device and pay attention to your spouse. You’re an adult, free to decide what you want to do with your time and your life. You’re also a busy person and grateful for the inventions of devices that enable you to multitask, access the world library, do business, enjoy a bit of well-earned downtime, learn new skills, manage your tasks, and much more.

Your spouse, on the other hand, wants something from you. Maybe your spouse wants to tell you a story (ho hum). Or maybe your spouse wants to remind you of a chore that needs doing (yuck). Or maybe your spouse wants to just have some quality time with you (doing what?).

Whatever it is, your spouse’s offerings may be of significantly less interest to you than those of your device. It’s a hard call. And it’s yours all yours to make.

Night Out

“My wife and I hardly ever have time to just be together. I used to look forward to having to take a long drive with her to attend a simchah from time to time. However, that’s changed since she started doing business on her phone.