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    The document discusses how cellphones can negatively impact relationships. It provides a personal anecdote about becoming addicted to cellphones and noticing others constantly on their phones even during social interactions. Research shows that cellphone use can sabotage relationships by taking attention away from others. While cellphones enable communication, overuse and distraction from the real world can undermine relationships without people realizing it. The conclusion advocates living more in the real world and having better connections with others by avoiding overreliance on phones.

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    Elizabeth Milen G.

    Arias

    ABM 12-25

    Cellphones control our relationship to the people around us

    "It is ironic that cell phones, originally designed as a communication tool, may actually hinder
    rather than foster interpersonal connectedness,” - David and Roberts

    What is the meaning of cellphones for you? Well, for me it is simple. Cellphones are one of the
    effective ways to communicate with our loved ones or other people related to us. According to
    Oxford dictionary, cellphones are phones with access to a cellular radio system so it can be used
    over a wide area, without a physical connection to a network; a mobile phone. But how does
    cellphones control our relationship with one another? How does it affect our relationship with
    other people?

    I started using a phone way back 2010 when I was in the 4th grade. Lucky me, I was only using a
    keypad phone, specifically, the Nokia 3210 where I can only text and call. Having a cellphone
    back then was a big advantage for me because I can easily call or message my parents if I have a
    problem about school. But as the time goes by and my phone is upgraded to a modern one. I
    became addicted to it and I thought I can not live without it. I stayed up late night just to browse
    the internet, I barely do chores because my attention is only at my phone. There was this time
    when I was scolded by my mom because I'm spending my whole day using my phone. Well
    yeah, that is how addicted I am. When I became a teen, I started to notice something around
    me. I noticed that most people divert their attention to their phones instead of talking
    personally. Me, myself is an example of this. Whenever we're having a reunion on my mother's
    side, I often talk to my cousins because I am always on my phone. Even when we are talking, my
    gaze is only on my phone. Another is when me and best friends are having a bonding and an
    over night, most of us is on our phones. One of my friend that night scolded and said
    sarcastically that it was funny to bond personally while on our phones. I also noticed when we
    are eating together, our attention is still on our phones. This problem does not only apply to me,
    it is happening most of the time to almost all of the people around us. Luckily, I already started
    communicating personally with my loved ones and to other people. I can also avoid using my
    phone when I am with my family, friends and relatives. According to Mandy Oaklander, nothing
    kills romance faster than pulling out a cellphone, and research confirms it. Being attached to
    your phone seems to sabotage your attachment with your loved one.

    Cellphones affect our relationship to other people badly without us realizing it. We do not know
    what are their reactions when we are talking to them in person. We do not know that we are
    already neglecting their effort meeting and having a bonding with us. In short, it is destroying
    our relationship with each other without our notice. Having cellphones are a big advantage for
    all of us, but it also have a dark side that makes us do mistakes and make us regret it. An article
    said, let’s not be slaves to our phones. Let’s live more in the real world than the virtual one we
    create, and we will have better, more lasting relationships.

    References :

    English by Oxford Dictionaries. (n.d.).

    Retrieved from February 17, 2019

    https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/cell_phone

    Seppalla, E. (2017) What is Your Phone Doing to Your Relationships? (n.d.).

    Retrieved February 17, 2019, from,

    https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_is_your_phone_doing_to_your_relationshi
    ps

    Oaklander, M. How Your Smartphone is Ruining Your Relationship. (n.d.).

    Retrieved February 18, 2019 from,

    https://www.google.com/amp/amp.timeinc.net/time/4311202/smartphone-relationship-cell-
    phone

    Catholic Match Institute. How Cell Phones Can Hurt Your Relationship. (n.d.).

    Retrieved February 18, 2019 from,

    http://www.foryourmarriage.org/how-cell-phones-can-hurt-your-relationship/

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