Tech Boundaries for Couples: How Tech Changes Love and Connection | Penned in Ink #9

Описание: Today, we are talking about how technology changes relationships, dating, and marriage. Our relationship started before the internet and before cell phones, so we have a unique lens on what has shifted, and we also see today’s realities through our daughters’ experiences and Melissa’s work as a counselor.

We dig into 24/7 connectivity and the pressure to respond instantly, the real pros and cons of dating apps, and how social media creates a highlight reel that makes people feel like they are the only ones struggling. We also explore the problem of technoference, when your phone, or other tech device, interrupts connection in real time, and we talk about digital privacy, oversharing, and why everything you post online is more permanent than you think.

We close with the specific tech boundaries we use in our marriage and a Pen to Paper challenge to help you set tech guardrails that actually protect trust in your relationship.

If you are ready to take control of your tech boundaries in your relationship, download our FREE guide to get started now.

Setting Tech Boundaries: A Conversation Guide for Couples
https://subscribepage.io/pennedinink_yt

Subscribe for more conversations about marriage, commitment, and building long-lasting love.

Chapters
00:00 – Welcome and introduction
01:11 – Dating before the internet and cell phones
06:55 – Navigating tech challenges in modern relationships
08:52 – 24/7 connectivity and the pressure to respond immediately
10:25 – Dating app pros and cons
16:39 – Social media’s impact on your relationship
22:51 – Personal technology security
24:30 – Permanency of online content
25:13 – Bullying and cyber stalking
26:21 – Inked Moments: The “babies are coming” pager
29:08 – Healthy tech habits
41:02 – Pen to Paper: Discuss and set digital boundaries in your relationship
44:49 – Closing thoughts

Michael loves Adidas shoes and will try to feature a different pair in each episode.
Featured Adidas Shoe: Adidas Busenitz Pro (Bliss / Collegiate Navy / Cloud White)
https://www.adidas.com/us/busenitz-pr...

👥 JOIN the Penned in Ink Community for Updates
https://subscribepage.io/pennedinink_yt

🔔 SUBSCRIBE and WATCH on YouTube
   / @pennedinink  

🎧 LISTEN on Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

🎶 LISTEN on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/1RGaHf0...

📲 Connect with Us on Instagram
  / pennedininkpodcast  

🌀 Our Long-lasting Journey
Hi, we are Michael and Melissa Penwell. We are here to share stories of lasting love, real marriage, and the art of commitment. Each episode explores the true work, laughter, and growth that come with a long-term relationship. We discuss real topics and share practical takeaways drawn from both Melissa’s work as a licensed counselor and our 30+ years of shared experience. Through candid stories and heartfelt conversations, we explore what it means to write your own love story, one chapter at a time.

#pennedinink #marriagepodcast #marriagegoals #relationshipgoals