There are more mobile phones than people in Britain (computerweekly.com, 2007). The first cell phone was invented by Dr Martin Cooper and John F Mitchell in 1973 (Wikipedia.com, 2014). Cell phone use has increased over the years. Not only does cell phone use affect a person's character traits and their ability to hold regular face-to-face conversations, but it also affects a person's ability to maintain healthy, stable relationships. Cell phones have moved from a luxury item to everyday use. a necessity for some people. Twenty-five years ago, a telephone was just a way to contact someone. Cell phones have become one of the most common communication tools for both young and old. Cellular devices have redefined relationships and social behaviors and transformed the daily lives of many people. Cell phones no longer function solely as a communication device. Today it has many other uses. Cell phones are used for games, calculators, text messages, calendars, social sites and photos. Additionally, there are many applications that one can download on a phone. Cell phones help us keep track of our lives. Cell phone addiction has become so widespread that scientists have come up with a name for it. Nomophobia (short for phobia without cell phone) consists of being afraid of no longer having cell phone contact. Studies have shown that this anxiety affects 61% of men and 70% of women. Men tend to have two cell phones, which may explain this inconsistency. (Urbandictionary.com, 2013.) Some people have become so dependent on their handheld devices that they can't put them down, even while driving; this causes many accidents. Texting while driving has become a known danger these days, but few people know that texting while walking in the middle of a paper...... Phones and Society - How Being Does being constantly connected have an impact on our lives. http://source.southuniversity.edu/mobile-phones-and-society-how-being-constantly-connected-impacts-our-lives. Southuniversity.edu. NdRoberts, Neil. “Mobile phones have changed society, not just communication.” http://www.theguar dian.com/business/2010/jan/01/mobile-phones-changed-society/print. Theguardian.com December 31, 2009 “Patience is a virtue quote? » http://www.ask.com/question/patience-is-a-virtue-quote. Ask.com. Sd“A little less conversation.” Ami Living Magazine. November 20, 2013. page 18Stewart, Erin. “Does cell phone use really affect our communication skills? » http://lhslance.org/bKUbA. Thelance.com. November 25, 2013. Irvine, Martha. “Is texting ruining the art of conversation? http://bistory.ap.org/article/texting-ruining-art-conversation June. 4,2012