Relationships in the Digital Age: Social Media and Online Dating
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Relationships in the Digital Age
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“Technology can create
togetherness”— Jason Feifer, Fast Company
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Modern technology, mobile devices and
social media has allowed us to be both connected and immediately respon-sive 24/7.
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Constant ConneCtivity has digitized and revolutionized the way in which we communicate and build relationships.
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Couples that use cellphones and/or the internet often
feel closer to each other because of their digital exchanges.
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Some are even finding it easier than it is in-person to settle arguments online or via text message.
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Also, couples interacting online using social media, tend to feel much happier and closer in real life.
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Becoming “Facebook Official” (also known as “FBO”),
is a new level of committment and public exclusivity.
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And “couplies” become a rite of passage to an exclusive selfie club.
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did you know... there is a direct and positive correlation between the frequency of pictures taken together as a couple & the feelinngs of romance, happiness, and closeness?
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The impact of social media on online relationships
has de-stigmatized online dating.
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Online dating is becoming more popular.
1 in 5 relationships today start online...
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As well as...
1 in 3 marriages
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According to match.com, over 40 million Americans
use online dating services.
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so why are so many people floCking to
online dating?
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“it is much easier to be
outgoing online than it is offline...”
— Mack Collier
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For a generation that is dependant
on mobile and/or digital devices and social media for communication, online dating makes sense.
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Browse multiple profiles of potential matches, allowing you to get to know the person before even
speaking to him/her!
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Making conver-sation easier and less awkward
when you do finally meet.
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Digital communication is on the rise, and with it comes the digitization of all of our social relationships.
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Articles Referencedhttp://www.match.com/magazine/article/4671/
http://www.fastcompany.com/3023603/creative-conver-sations/google-makes-you-smarter-facebook-makes-you-happier-selfies-make-you-
http://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/television/programs/kare-11-extras/2014/05/14/online-dating-sin-gles-exchange-digital/9089461/
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/03/10/after-on-line-dating-online-making-up/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=1