Romance Gone Digital

By Susannah Davis CC Katherine Kenny

We are constantly connected through social media and digital devices, even when given the

option of real interaction

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This is because “human relationships are…messy and demanding”, but the internet allows

us to appear polished

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We believe that by creating information about our relationships, it validates their existence

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“I share, therefore [we are]”

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Facebook has reinforced this idea of digital connection by introducing couple pages

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But does digital involvement help or hinder the success of romantic relationships?

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25% of couples have texted each other while physically together

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Romantic messages can now be outsourced to apps, all you have to do is click and send

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There are therapy apps, to help work through couple conflicts separately

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However, these apps might be counter intuitive, as “so much of communication between human beings is

nonverbal and requires face-to-face interaction”

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Even public displays of Facebook affection (PDFA), can strain the relationship if not meeting to expectations

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In the UK in 2011, Facebook was cited in 1/3 of divorce cases

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Mixing social media and relationships can lead to interpersonal issues

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But how can digital media help relationships?

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You can meet new people, create new connections

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Stay connected with loved ones, no matter where they are in the world

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It’s an informal and efficient method of socializing

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Couples that display their commitment on Facebook are more likely to stay together

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Compare the advantages and disadvantages of digital media’s role in your relationships

Balance the two wisely. CC Wikipedia

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Page 5: Ibid Page 8: Ellin, Abby. (March 10, 2014). After Online Dating, Online Making Up. Retrieved from http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/03/10/after-online-dating-online-making-up/

Page 11: Ibid Page 13: Unnikrishnan, Kesavan. (January 1, 2012). Study: Facebook Cited in a Third of Divorces in 2011. Retrieved from http://digitaljournal.com/article/317055

Page 19: McCann, Allison. (October 18, 2012). How Facebook Ruined Dating (And Breaking Up Too). Retrieved from http://www.buzzfeed.com/atmccann/how-facebook-ruined-dating-and-breaking-up-too

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