Unplugging to Reconnect in the Digital Age
Experts warn that rising online ties do not equal closeness. Kory Floyd and Joseph Dilley note electronic communication can erode affection and lead to pseudo connections, leaving people seeking real support despite hundreds of online friends and casual likes.
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Kory Floyd
University of Arizona
Adams Media
Joseph B. Dilley
Bascom Hill Publishing Group
Weighing daily detail many miss deeper connections
Floyd argues minute by minute focus harms long term bonds and intimate investing. Dr. Lisa Strohman notes digital communication narrows emotional and interpersonal connection, with many messages reduced to brief characters.
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Lisa Strohman
Technology Wellness Center
Scottsdale, Ariz
The Coupon Queen Plans A Rare Adults-Only Vegas Trip
A mom blogger shares an adults-only Las Vegas escape after years of family trips. She details budgeting tricks via Groupon, Livingsocial, and cheat days, notes free sights, and outlines a four-night package with airfare for about 285 dollars per person.
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