I’m not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I’d appreciate some perspective. Over the past couple of years, my wife has gradually been spending more and more time on her phone mainly watching short videos or playing games. At this point, I’d estimate it’s 6+ hours a day. What concerns me isn’t just the amount of time, but how constant it’s become. Even when we’re watching a movie or a series together, she’s often on her phone at the same time. To be clear, this isn’t about trust or jealousy—there’s no issue like that. She’s also not neglecting responsibilities; she works, takes care of things at home, and everything else is fine. It’s just that whenever there’s downtime, she’s almost always on her screen. I’ve tried bringing it up gently a few times. About a month ago, she even mentioned on her own that she feels she’s spending too much time online and wants to cut back—but so far, nothing has changed at all. I’m starting to feel a bit disconnected, and I’m not sure how to approach this without sounding controlling or critical. Has anyone dealt with something similar? Any advice on how to handle it constructively? Side note: She also smokes, and the two habits often go together (sitting, smoking, and scrolling), so I wonder if that’s part of the pattern as well. (Used ai to organize my thoughts better since English isn’t my main language) submitted by /u/eltarod2
Originally posted by u/eltarod2 on r/AskMen
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