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408. Are our phones killing intimacy?
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- The Psychology of your 20s
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- Apr 20, 2026
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- 2131
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Summary
It’s not a hot take to say that most of us are incredibly addicted to our phones. But when our usage bleeds into full-blown ‘technoference’ - technology interference - there can be significant, harmful consequences. In this episode, we explore how phones can harm our friendships and romantic relationships, including: • How phones are replacing in-person interaction • Why we can't help but be addicted • The impact of 'phone snubbing' on our loved ones • How phones are killing our sex lives • The ways we can break our habits and find our way back to intimacy Happy listening! Watch on Netflix: HERE Follow Jemma on Instagram: @ jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @ thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @ thepsychologyofyour20s For business: [email protected] Our favourite sources from this episode: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jan/31/age-of-intimacy-famine-interact-with-phones-rather-than-loved-ones www.ericpickersgill.com/Removed https://www.sellcell.com/blog/phone-addiction-statistics-watch-out-your-phone-addiction-is-making-your-dating-sex-life-toxic/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.