Shreya Sen-Handley | Ditch That Smartphone, Get Out, Get A W/Life

Ditch That Smartphone, Get Out, Get A Life

Author: Shreya Sen-Handley

It was unfortunate that on a recent night, the only cinema show available to watch was The Materialists, as my husband and I had barely managed to accommodate our traditional 'date nights' due to our demanding lives.

We do get out often, for groceries, appointments, and family functions, but strictly romantic occasions rarely happen.

Oh, we get out loads, for groceries, doctors’ appointments, children’s school functions, even memorable family holidays — talking, laughing, and holding hands plenty, but strictly romantic occasions rarely materialise.

The movie The Materialists was a disappointment, with Dakota Johnson's performance being particularly underwhelming, making it a "snoozefest" that the author would not recommend.

Author's summary: Ditch your smartphone and get a life.

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