An unplugged evening
Also known as screen-free nightdevice-free eveningno phones night
An unplugged evening is a deliberate, screen-free block of time set aside for undistracted connection — the simplest way many couples rebuild intimacy.
The gist
Attention is the currency of intimacy, and screens quietly spend it. Setting aside a device-free evening — even an hour — signals that your partner has your full presence. Fill it however you like: conversation, a shared bath, a massage, or simply being close without a feed pulling you away.
Tips
- Agree on the boundaries together (phones away, notifications off) so it feels shared, not imposed.
- Let it be about presence first — connection often follows attention rather than the other way around.
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