Conflict

When people in relationship notice their partner has phubbed them, this creates conflict and leads to lower relationship satisfaction and eventually higher levels of depression. The distractions by one's cell phone while spending time spent with other leads to enhanced depression and lowers the well-being of that individual.
Insecure relationships

It has been found that those with anxious attachment styles are less secure in their relationship due to higher levels of cell phone conflict.
Life Satisfaction

The chances of being Phubbed also results in decreased life satisfaction as well as higher levels of depression affecting relationships with romantic partners.