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Technoference
Your article about intimacy (February, p66) really hit home with me on a deeply emotional level. My husband has often said to me that my social media use, internet surfing and messaging on my phone is deeply intrusive and has created a barrier between us. So the phrase ‘technoference’ really stuck a chord with me. We’ve worked hard as a couple to put aside technology-free moments, and this has worked for us. While technology has helped us reach out to more people, over time, I believe it’s made us more isolated. We should all seek out face-to-face relationships and physical contact with others, as a way of boosting our mental health and making us happier people.