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Are You Tired of Being Phubbed?

Article Summary - Here at Marriage Guidance Kent we know how difficult relationships can be sometimes, but now there is a new obstacle getting in the way - known as “phubbing” - Phubbing is a merging of the words “phone” and “snubbing”. The definition of phubbing is ‘snubbing someone in favour of a mobile phone’. Phubbing causes problems in romantic relationships when your partner ignores you or becomes absorbed mid-conversation with their phone than they are with you. While phubbing can often happen quite innocently, such as checking Facebook at the dinner table, the constant use of smartphones in the presence of a romantic partner can undermine the relationship; making it feel as if someone’s partner is choosing their phone over them, leading to them feeling rejected. In fact, phubbing has become so common that a studies have found that it is now one of the biggest sources of conflicts in romantic relationships alongside arguments about children, money and sex and often a reaso

7 Signs That You Might Need Professional Relationship Counselling

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If you are a in a relationship then it's more than likely that occasionally you will experience some problems. This is completely healthy and if you claim to have never argued or disagreed then perhaps neither of you are being true to yourselves or to each other. There is however, a difference between a 'normal' arguments from those which are built on deep seated resentment, built up over the years. That's when the help of an unbiased third party can help get you talking effectively in order to understand each other's perspectives. A vast majority of problems in a relationship can be solved through marriage counselling and the help of a well-trained relationship professional. The below are some examples of why your relationship might benefit from Relationship Counselling Kent. 1. Communication Has Broken Down Perhaps you arguments have reached such a level that you barely speak or perhaps have stopped talking altogether - you are in a stalemate situati