In a time not so long ago or far away, eating family dinner,
connecting with your spouse after tucking the children into bed or
talking with your children in the in-between times like the ride to school
was well, just routine.
But times have changed. Our growing cultural mindset is that we’re
so busy to connect with those closest to us, even though we collectively 【M1】__________
want to. Parents and children alike increasingly fund their downtime in 【M2】__________
phones and on social media and there’s a general sense which there’s 【M3】__________
always more. More to read, more to reply to and more to see. Because
of this pressure to always consume more, that can feel wasteful to slow 【M4】__________
down to appreciate the people in front of us, for fear that missing out on 【M5】__________
life happening elsewhere.
When it’s true that we can always consume more information, it’s 【M6】__________
not true that slowing down and taking time to connect—specially face-to- 【M7】__________
face—is a waste of time. In fact, the exact opposition is true. Making 【M8】__________
time for social connections can reduce the chances of depression and
anxiety caused loneliness. And those connections can have broader 【M9】__________
benefits as well. John Gottman notes in his book The Seven Principles
for Making Marriage Work that enhancing your “love maps”, as in your
knowledge of your spouse’s day-to-day experiences, are key to a happy, 【M10】_________
healthy marriage and a happier, healthier life.
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