One fifth of Brits revealed that they have used a tracking app to find out their partner's location and more importantly- what they might be doing. This might be a positive if they have made an impromptu trip to the supermarket, got distracted by the reduced aisle and you're worried about why they're late. But not so much if they have pulled up outside someone's house and stayed there for a long time- only to lie about it later.
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62% of the respondents said they trusted their -partner implicitly, 26% admitted that they trusted them somewhat and 12% revealed that they didn't trust their partner at all. Which begs the question- why have a tracking app if you think your partner is being faithful?
Only 37% said that they didn't believe their partner when they told them they were going somewhere which resulted in them keeping tabs on their loved one.
Unsurprisingly 82% of partners who were being tracked had no idea their partner was doing so.
The majority who used apps to spy on their partner found nothing sinister, however, for 28% it was a very different story.
The invasion of privacy didn't end there as some had gone as far as to follow their partner and when their significant other found out- it ended in an argument.
It's no shock to find out that most people consider technology to have made their relationship more difficult as it might promote going behind each other's backs before having an honest conversation.
Although a tracking app might come in handy if your partner is late and you want some peace of mind about their safety- they can also arouse suspicion where there's no need for any.
George Charles, spokesperson for www.VoucherCodesPro.co.uk, made the following comments regarding the findings of the study:
"Trusting someone when Facebook, Twitter and literally any other service where you can message someone exists is incredibly hard but it's imperative if you want to be able to sustain a healthy relationship. Tracking or following your partner will only lead to arguments and drama that may even be unwarranted. If you feel as if your partner may stray or you feel uncomfortable with something that they are doing, tell them outright. They will appreciate the honesty."
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