The toxic dating trend ‘phubbing’ is killing your relationship.

They check all phone notifications immediately. Instagram notifications and text messages seem to hold them hostage.

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When conversation stalls or becomes awkward, they grab their phone.

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Instead of changing the subject or continuing, your companion stares at their phone.

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Phones are becoming an extension of their bodies. They carry it everywhere, even to the bathroom.

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Even when speaking in person, they're on their phone.

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They constantly look at their phone, expecting for it to light up so they may use it.

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Despite messaging others, they pretend to listen. They respond poorly to what you say, showing they never really listened.

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