*This post is dedicated to
married couples.
I am no expert, but from what I have observed – Television can become a
serious hindrance in your relationship. More like a third wheel.
I have compiled eight simple reasons why you should
relocate your TV:
More and better sleep. Statistics have
revealed that an average family in South Africa watches over 35 hours of
television per week, which says to me the lure of the screen is simply too
strong. I’m willing to bet that no one sets out to spend five hours a day
watching television. But the temptation of the thing is too great… especially
when we are tired. Not only does television in the bedroom keep one up
later at night, but there are also studies that indicate that watching television
before bed actually disrupts sleep cycles.
More conversations. Some of the
best conversations occur with your spouse during the decreasing parts of the
day. You can simply sit and talk. You can prepare for the next day together.
You can connect. That is, of course, unless the TV is on.
Less
clutter. A TV
takes up a lot of space. It also attracts a lot of dust (all electronics do).
Get rid of that box and declutter your room. Nothing can ruin romance faster
than clutter.
Reserve your room for two things. Every room in your home has a
purpose. Keep the master bedroom’s purpose down to two things … sleep and
love-making. Don’t pay bills on the bed. Don’t have arguments in the room.
Treat your room as a special room and see what happens to the spirit and energy
of your marriage.
Life is
meant to be lived…not watched. It is far too easy to fall into the trap of
watching other people live and not living yourself. Top this off with the fact
that people and the stories you’re watching aren’t even real. It sets you up
for unrealistic expectations and disappointment. Connect with those you live
with. Talk. Love. Plan. Dream. Then live it!
Set a
better example for your children. Kids are like sponges. They are also robots (to a
degree). Meaning, they follow your lead, whether we like it or not. If you
spend your time lost in your TV shows, what do you think they’ll want to do? By
limiting the number of TV’s in your home and reducing the amount of time to
watch it, you can lessen the amount of outside influence on your family. Please
don’t come at me with the thought that advertising doesn’t affect you it
absolutely does! The human psyche is easily swayed by outside enticements.
A quick side note: Children with televisions in their bedrooms score
lower on school tests and are more likely to have sleep problems. Plus, having
a TV in the bedroom is strongly associated with being overweight and a higher
risk for smoking. Enough said.
More
reading. For many
people, reading will help you get to sleep faster. Even if you’re not one of
them, reading is better for your brain than TV. It access the creative centres
of your brain more, it requires you to stretch and learn more, and the benefits
of reading far outweigh the benefits of TV.
More sex. Surely you knew this one would be
on the list. Couples who have a TV in the bedroom have sex half as
often as those who don’t. Do the math…to me, it’s a no brainer.
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