While technology has plenty of upsides for relationships, it can also introduce unique challenges that put relationships to the test. Whether you’ve just met on a dating app or you’ve been married for decades, it’s important to recognize the role technology plays in your connection.

No matter how many healthy relationship habits you have, one or two bad habits with technology could damage your bond. In my book, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, I address issues that are often exacerbated by technology, like keeping secrets or ignoring your partner. While issues like jealousy and communication problems certainly pre-date smartphones and social media, technology has allowed them to grow bigger.

Fortunately, when you understand the difficulties love in the digital age pose, you can develop solutions for overcoming them. You can also get proactive about finding ways to use technology to enrich your relationship—not hinder it. Here are the biggest technological issues couples face and solutions on how to deal with them.

In an age when text messaging and social media are the norm, miscommunication is a common pitfall. Text-based communication lacks the nuance of face-to-face interactions, leading to misunderstandings. Even a simple text like, “Did you remember to pick up milk?” can be interpreted in many different ways when the tone is unclear.

Solution: Prioritize face-to-face conversations for important discussions if texts turn into miscommunications. Send plenty of positive text messages so your tone is interpreted more positively. Before you send a message, read it........

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