Couples therapist Jonathan Van Viegen went viral after sharing a video on Instagram revealing nine phone habits that can damage a marriage.
He highlights that not sharing passwords with your partner is the primary red flag, followed by behaviors such as hiding the phone, keeping it face down, or turning your body while using the device.
Other concerning habits include closing apps or locking the phone in the presence of your partner, frequently changing passwords, being inconsistent about touching the phone, and being defensive about the importance of privacy.
Van Viegen, who has 163,000 followers on Instagram, states that his wife agrees these habits are harmful and that they would avoid such actions in their own marriage.
“It’s important to have privacy in marriages […] But be careful if it turns into secrecy because secrets kill marriages. […] My wife and I agree that this would never happen in our marriage. I’m not saying you should follow our example – do whatever you see fit. But rest easy knowing that at least one other couple in the world is not tolerating these troubling red flags.”
The therapist’s post has received mixed reactions. Some people found the described behaviors invasive and unnecessary, while others argue that they are important measures for maintaining trust and privacy in a relationship.
Source: New York Post | Photos: Freepik / Instagram (@couplestherapywithjonathan)
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