Being 'phubbed' frequently makes the offended parties seek affirmation in the likes and shares of social media. 'We're looking online for what we're not getting offline. It's a vicious cycle,' say researchers.
If you're guilty of phubbing, that is snubbing others by constantly looking at your cellphone, then you may want to change your ways soon as a recent survey confirms that cellphones are damaging romantic relationships and leading to higher levels of depression.
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