A new study revealed that smartphones are a rising threat to modern-day relationships. Couples spend more time surfing and being online rather than engaging in meaningful conversations with their spouses. Out of a sample of ten married Indians, eight blamed the electronic device as being the evil factor ruining the quality time between couples.  

Interestingly, 67 per cent of people confessed to being on their phones even while they were spending time with their spouse. With excessive smartphone usage, 66 per cent of respondents said their relationship with their better halves has weakened, according to the study.