- Facebook user shares a photo story, noting the two effects of technology in a relationship
- She spots a man who is happily talking with his girlfriend in a video chat
- She also sees a couple who are ignoring each other while busy with their gadgets
“The blessing and curse of technology can either make you or break you.”
These are the words of Facebook user C. Babao, who posted a viral photo story showing how technology can affect relationships in two different ways.
“I watched him quietly as he sat across her while eating his dinner. I couldn’t help but overhear. He was fully engaged, laughing at her jokes, and listening intently to her stories. She looked at him as she ate her pancakes and giggled at his jokes. It was a heartwarming sight to behold in the middle of a crowded fast food outlet. Oblivious and insulated from the sounds around him, only her stories and the sound of her voice mattered,” Babao wrote.
According to the Facebook user, she even told him how cute they are when she was about to leave and he, in turn, “grinned from ear to ear.”
“A young man so in love. They share a meal twice a day, he told me, it was now breakfast in her corner of the world. They had been apart for two years now, and always looked forward to beginning and ending their day with one another. Next year, he would finally be able to follow to where she was,” she shared.
On the other hand, at the same time and place, she noticed a couple who were so near yet seemed so far from each other because of both being so engrossed on their gadgets.
“Meanwhile, across their table, sat another couple, fully engaged with their phones as they finished their meal. Together, but apart,” Babao stated.
Many people were touched by the post which has gained more than 103,000 reactions and over 32,000 shares as of posting.
“You captured a magical moment and amplified the beauty of it with your words,” T. Cruz commented.
“This is an inspiring story for families like us with loved ones working abroad,” said R. Pinlac.
“Amazing storytelling! Love it! Thanks for sharing, Ma’am! More please!” said. M. Yap.
The blessing and curse of technology can either make you or break you — choose wisely, Babao reminded.
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