You’re deep in conversation with a friend, bonding over life’s ups and downs, when suddenly his phone chimes and his gaze drifts down. He assures you that he’s still listening as he taps out a quick reply, but the spell is broken. Your connection is weakened; you feel hurt that he can’t resist the siren call of his screen.
You were snubbed for a phone—phubbed. This common behavior chips away at relationships and well-being, yet we still do it. Why?
