DEAR CAROLINE: My husband is addicted to his mobile... and it's driving us apart Q I’m dreading the festive season as it means spending time with my husband.
A Sadly, the behaviour of your husband does suggest smartphone addiction – especially his anger when you tell him how much it bothers you.
Heavy smartphone use will, of course, exacerbate these issues because it cuts off real-life connection, which in turn increases anxiety and depression.
He’s wedded to his phone, either obsessively watching the news or engrossed in work emails – even playing games.
Phone addiction can be symptomatic of other problems such as stress, loneliness, anxiety and depression.
