A weekly no-device night is a great way to reconnect with your partner. Read how you can work this into your schedule!
Let's face it, we are all addicted to our phones. We feel lost without them, and we constantly find ourselves reaching for them even when we're with the people we love the most. But what if we put them down and actually talked to the person, we're with? Sounds crazy, right? Well, that's where No-Device Night comes in.
No-Device Night is exactly what it sounds like: a night where you put away your phone and spend quality time with your partner without any distractions. This means no texting, no social media, no checking email, and no playing games on your phone. It might sound hard, but trust me, it's worth it. Here's why.
No-Device Night encourages you to talk to each other
In this day and age, talking is a lost art. We would rather text or Instagram our friends than actually talk to them on the phone. But when you're with your partner, talking is important. It's how you connect with each other on a deeper level and it's how you learn new things about each other. So take advantage of No-Device Night and have a conversation with your partner! You might be surprised at how much you have to say to each other when there are no distractions.
No-Device Night allows you to focus on each other
In our society today, it's easy to get caught up in our own lives and forget about the people who are closest to us. When you're always on your phone, you're not really present in the moment and you're not fully focused on the person you're with. But when you put your phone away for No-Device Night, it forces you to be in the moment and pay attention to your partner. It might seem like a small thing, but those little moments are what make up a relationship! You may just learn something new about each other in the process.
No-Device Night helps you reconnect with your partner
Do you remember the last time you went on a date with your partner? If you can't, then it's been way too long! Life gets busy and it's easy to let date night fall by the wayside, but that's not good for your relationship. Use No-Device Night as an opportunity to reconnect with your partner and enjoy each other's company without any distractions and go out on a date.
Even if you stay in, No-Device nights are a great opportunity for getting creative with how you spend quality time together such as cooking dinner with each other, playing card or board games or having real conversations about anything, like life goals! If all else fails... why not try going classic with dancing.
Dedicating one night a week to putting away phones and devices will improve intimacy between you and your significant other like never before. Don't worry if it feels awkward at first; once you take this step toward rediscovering each other, true love will take it from there. You'll be glad you did!
No-Device Night leads to better sleep...for both of you!
If you and your partner are struggling to get a good night’s rest, introducing weekly no-device nights could be just what the doctor ordered. Unplugging from tech devices gives our brains time to wind down from the day and let blood flow to the sleep center of our brain, leading to better REM cycles. Imagine the liberation: No more Facebook scrolling, video game playing, or incessant IG checking.
Instead, you can use that newfound time to do something more useful (or fun), like cuddling up with your partner and talking about things that don’t involve TikTok trends. A calm environment is great for catching some zzz’s, so dim the lights and getting comfy in bed while chatting can be an optimal pairing to help improve both of your slumber. It may even lead to another fun activity in bed!
Wrap Up
If you're tired of feeling like you're competing with your partner's phone for their attention, why not give weekly no-device nights a try? It might seem tough at first, but I promise you'll enjoy improved communication and quality time with your partner!