Relationships in the Digital Age: Social Media and Online Dating

Relationships in the Digital Age

“Technology can create

togetherness”— Jason Feifer, Fast Company

Modern technology, mobile devices and

social media has allowed us to be both connected and immediately respon-sive 24/7.

Constant ConneCtivity has digitized and revolutionized the way in which we communicate and build relationships.

Couples that use cellphones and/or the internet often

feel closer to each other because of their digital exchanges.

Some are even finding it easier than it is in-person to settle arguments online or via text message.

Also, couples interacting online using social media, tend to feel much happier and closer in real life.

Becoming “Facebook Official” (also known as “FBO”),

is a new level of committment and public exclusivity.

And “couplies” become a rite of passage to an exclusive selfie club.

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?

The impact of social media on online relationships

has de-stigmatized online dating.

Online dating is becoming more popular.

1 in 5 relationships today start online...

As well as...

1 in 3 marriages

According to match.com, over 40 million Americans

use online dating services.

so why are so many people floCking to

online dating?

“it is much easier to be

outgoing online than it is offline...”

— Mack Collier

For a generation that is dependant

on mobile and/or digital devices and social media for communication, online dating makes sense.

Browse multiple profiles of potential matches, allowing you to get to know the person before even

speaking to him/her!

Making conver-sation easier and less awkward

when you do finally meet.

Digital communication is on the rise, and with it comes the digitization of all of our social relationships.

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