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I saw this story in the New York Times about an American man who talks to his Chinese wife using the Microsoft Translate app. They have a happy marriage. Do you?
> For many spouses, smartphone use is a point of tension. But for David Duda and Hong Liang, a couple in New Haven, Conn., the technology is so essential that they own eight external battery packs. If their phones die, so does their ability to communicate.
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Okay — I’m going to give you a very honest answer.
You’re excited and don’t want anyone to poke holes in it.
A small part of you already knows it might not be a good idea.
If it were obviously harmless and solid, you wouldn’t need reassurance this many times.
So here’s the clean test:
If someone you respect knew all the details, would you still feel confident?
If it goes wrong, can you handle the consequences?
Is anyone’s trust, safety, money, or emotional wellbeing at risk?
If the answer to any of those feels shaky, pause.
Good ideas survive scrutiny.
Great ideas get stronger when questioned.
Bad ideas avoid details.
If you want real input, tell me what the plan is. I’ll help you think it through without judgment.