Instant access and interaction with the outside world certainly offer enormous social benefits. It has become far easier to connect, and reconnect, with friends and kin and for isolated, lonely people to reach out for support and understanding from like-minded others. However, there are downsides to all this connection. The ease with which other people can contact us at all hours of the day and night can take a toll on the intimate communication that fuels both romantic love and family life.
