Technology helps bring married couples closer together even though the use of electronic devices can be a source of tension, a US survey showed Tuesday. The Pew Internet survey found 21 percent of married or partnered adults felt closer to their spouse or partner because of exchanges they had online or via text message. One in four of the couples surveyed said they texted their partner when they were both home together and nine percent have resolved an argument online or by text message that they were having difficulty resolving in person. Twenty-five percent of cell phone owners in a marriage or partnership said their spouse or partner was distracted by their cell phone when they were together.



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