Dr Michelle Drouin: how technology impacts connection, intimacy and infidelity (#43)

1:53 - phantom phone vibrations.2:35 - from development psychology to technology impact on relationships.3:53 - is technology helpful or harmful to relationships?7:24 - parents' concerns about kids on technology.9:06 - technology opens up communication with people across the world.9:47 - phone addiction is not all bad.11:07 - using our phones for social good.12:56 - calling her Grandma.14:28 - millennials are scared of phone calls.16:10 - does talking to strangers make us happy?21:19 - a small kindness to a stranger can make their day.23:06 - the intimacy famine why it matters.25:37 - the life-giving power of physical touch.30:24 - the importance of a shared bedtime routine with your partner.33:05 - using technology together can still build intimacy.34:35 - rules are important to avoid conflict.36:28 - make rules when you are calm.38:30 - rewards are more effective than punishment to change behaviour.40:40 - how can singles get more intimacy?42:59 - back burners - a threat to your relationship?48:35 - Ex-partners are most likely to be backburners.49:20 - social media is the cause for up to 30% of divorces.50:27 - rules around social media?52:10 - people may have different intent than you when using social media.54:31 - the lies people are most disappointed by when online dating.56:36 - lying on dating sites reduces relationship length.57:52 - pitfalls to avoid when dating online.1:00:23 - the criteria you are looking for when dating.1:02:10 - relationships are so important.1:03:21 - persisting with our current relationship vs looking for something new.1:05:32 - what if our relationship has lost it's spark?1:09:19 - connect with Michelle.You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: https://candourpodcast.com/dr-michelle-drouin/