Using Technology to Improve Your Relationships: 4 Tips for Couples

As technology becomes more integrated into our daily lives, many people worry that it’s causing us to become more isolated and less connected to each other. However, technology isn’t inherently good or bad. It’s all about how we use it. Here are four ways that couples can use technology to improve their relationships and stay connected.

1. Install Avocado, an app built for couples

Avocado is a mobile app that was developed specifically for couples. It allows partners to privately share messages, photos, shopping lists, and even cute doodles. The app also allows partners to easily share their current location with each other and receive notifications when their partner’s phone battery is low.

The app has proven to be very popular among couples as it allows you to stay connected with your partner no matter where you are in the world. Also, the app keeps all your shared sweet nothings safe and sound, password protected and encrypted. It’s available for both Android and iOS devices.

2. Set up a shared budget

Money issues are a common cause of tension and conflict in relationships. Often, these issues arise when partners don’t communicate openly about financial decisions. One way to prevent this is by setting up a shared budget with your partner.

The easiest way to set up a shared budget is to create a Google spreadsheet that both you and your partner can access. You can automate the totaling of your line items and see exactly how much is remaining in each one of your budget categories. Entering data can be done on-the-go using your smartphone. This spreadsheet can be shared and changes can be made in real-time.

For a more powerful budgeting solution, consider purchasing You Need A Budget (YNAB) for $60. YNAB can sync up with your mobile devices so each person can add transactions to the ledger.  This desktop budgeting app is a great tool for more detailed budgeting and planning.

3. Share your calendar

Maintaining a relationship can be challenging, especially when you’re both busy. Therefore, it’s important to make sure that you and your significant other are always on the same page when it comes to your schedules. One way to accomplish this is by setting up a shared calendar using Google Calendar.

With this calendar app, you can set up to 75 different people as collaborators, each with customizable levels of access. It’s as simple as creating a “family” calendar and sharing it with your partner. No longer will you have to worry about double booking your schedules or missing important events.

4. Start a couple’s blog

If you and your partner share an interest in writing or photography, starting a couple’s blog could be a great way to stay connected and document your time together. There are plenty of free blogging platforms available including WordPress and Blogger. Blogging about your relationship not only allows you to connect and share with each other, but also the public if you choose to make it public.

Blogging will also help you build a record of your time together that you can fondly look back on in the future. Creating your blog can be a fun and exciting project for you and your partner to work on together.

Conclusion

In conclusion, technology has asserted itself in our daily lives and also in relationships. Its impact on our romantic relationships is based purely on how we use it. By using tools like Avocado, shared budgets, shared calendars, and couple’s blogs, couples can come even closer together and stay connected through today’s ever-changing world.  Additionally, it is important to also take a break from technology and spend quality, low-tech time with your significant other.