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How to Cope with a Partner with a Phone Addiction

Turn your phone into a tool for connection, not distraction - try the Paired App free today:    • How to Cope with an Avoidant Partner   Is your partner glued to their phone… and you’re starting to feel like the third wheel in your own relationship? You’re not imagining it and you’re definitely not alone. With nearly 27% of people worldwide struggling with smartphone addiction, it’s becoming one of the most common (and most painful) relationship issues couples face today. When your partner is constantly scrolling, checking notifications, or drifting into “phone world,” it can leave you feeling unseen, unimportant, and disconnected. Over time, this habit - known as 'phubbing' - quietly erodes trust, intimacy, and communication. But the good news? You can break this pattern together, and you can rebuild connection without nagging, fighting, or tossing their phone out the window (tempting as that may be). In this video, Aly — Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Head of Relationships at Paired — shares five therapist-backed strategies to help you handle your partner’s phone addiction in a way that strengthens your bond instead of creating more conflict. 💡 In this video, you’ll learn: 🟣 What smartphone addiction actually looks like (and when it is a problem) 🟣 Why constant scrolling leads to disconnection and conflict 🟣 How to talk about phone use without triggering defensiveness 🟣 The “I FEEL” framework that helps your partner truly hear you 🟣 Daily rituals that rebuild presence and intimacy 🟣 How to model the behavior you want — without resentment 🟣 Ways to turn phones into a tool for connection, not distance 📚 Video Chapters 00:00 Are You Competing with a Phone? 00:08 Understanding Smartphone Addiction 00:19 The Impact on Relationships 00:22 Common Reactions and Misconceptions 00:29 A Better Approach to Addressing the Issue 00:41 Meet Your Expert: Aly, Licensed Therapist 00:54 Recognizing Smartphone Addiction 01:17 The Red Flags of Addiction 01:40 The Concept of Fobbing 02:09 Solutions to Smartphone Addiction 02:26 Technique 1: Timing Your Conversation 03:12 Technique 2: Expressing Your Feelings 04:09 Technique 3: Creating Phone-Free Rituals 04:21 Personal Story: No Phones in the Bedroom 04:37 Adapting Rituals to Your Needs 05:08 Technique 4: Modeling Desired Behavior 06:03 Technique 5: Active Connection Over Passive Scrolling 06:39 Using Technology to Bond 07:00 Recap of the Five Strategies 07:45 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 🧠 Quick Takeaways (screenshot this!) 1️⃣ Timing matters. Don’t start the conversation while they’re scrolling — wait for a calm moment. 2️⃣ Use feelings, not accusations. “I feel invisible…” lands better than “You’re always on your phone.” 3️⃣ Phone-free rituals work. Even 20 minutes of intentional presence can reset your connection. 4️⃣ Lead by example. If you want them to unplug, start by doing the same. 5️⃣ Replace scrolling with bonding. Use your phones together in fun, intentional ways. 📲 Want your partner to actually be present with you again? The Paired app helps couples reconnect with therapist-backed prompts, daily check-ins, and short activities that bring you closer, without forcing heavy conversations. Try it free and start rebuilding your bond today:    • How to Cope with an Avoidant Partner   💬 Your Turn - What does your partner’s phone use make you feel — ignored, disconnected, or frustrated? Drop it in the comments. Aly will be answering questions in monthly Q&A sessions. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly therapist-backed tools to help you feel more connected, supported, and understood in your relationship. 📥 Download Paired:    • How to Cope with an Avoidant Partner   📸 Instagram: @pairedapp 🎵 TikTok: @pairedapp 📺 YouTube: Paired 👩‍💼 Follow Aly: @relationshipswithaly