{"id":752,"date":"2019-09-30T21:21:11","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T01:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.facetofacetherapy.com\/blog\/?p=752"},"modified":"2025-11-17T23:47:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T04:47:35","slug":"lets-talk-i-mean-text","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.facetofacetherapy.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/30\/lets-talk-i-mean-text\/","title":{"rendered":"Let’s talk… I mean text"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How\u2019s everyone doing? Very sorry I have been MIA with writing, has been a busy few weeks. I hope everyone is doing well and we can talk about how I learned a few things recently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, I got my oldest a phone which is something I really didn\u2019t think I would do for a few years. She is turning 10 and she is ready. The real question remains if I am ready. She will not have social media on her phone but we added a new way for her to communicate to us when she\u2019s not around!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even before I got her the phone I\u2019ve been thinking about technology and I have realized something about it that I haven\u2019t before. Yes, I\u2019m always learning new things!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I realized that I say technology is bad for relationships but I\u2019m going to amend this and say it’s only bad if you do it separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you use technology to get closer, I’m all in. So let\u2019s look at some ways technology can help your relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check ins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How are your rituals going? Are you doing your morning check ins? If so are you checking in with each other throughout the day? If not, sending a quick text throughout the day can spruce the fire, send an emoji or \u201cI love you.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

e-cards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As with other rituals, no need to wait to send an ecard, lot’s of them out there to show you care, a kiss one, hug one, or just a wink, send it for no reason!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reservations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Is it your turn to ask your partner out on a date? If so, send an evite and make a reservation to follow up! Have fun on your date!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facetiming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you can\u2019t make time during the day, how about a face-time lunch? Can\u2019t think of a better use of technology than that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you like it when you know your partner is safe? It\u2019s not checking up if they send you a quick, “I\u2019m here now.” Always good to let someone know your coming home as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Got This!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As with everything, make this list your own and use technology to your advantage! Have fun, flirt and use technology to your advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How are you doing with your rituals? Do you have rituals of connections<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me know how you are doing and if you have any fun ideas on how to stay connected!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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