Hardly anyone can deny the importance technology plays in our lives. We're wired at all times, whether it be to the computer, cell phone or Blackberry. As a result, technology has an effect on our love lives as well.
Aside from the most obvious effect that technology opens up our dating pool to anyone we can reach via computer, it also impacts our daily dating and relating lives. Couples send short love letters via text message instead of pen and paper. Doting men and women flirt with each other by making suggestive posts on their object of affection's MySpace and Facebook pages. Cell phones allow couples to reach each other at all times of the day, whether it is just to say, "I love you," or chew out a partner for leaving dirty dishes in the sink — again.
As with anything regarding technology, there are pros and cons. On the plus side, we're so interconnected it can build a bond stronger. On the minus side, text messages can't be saved forever like a good old fashioned love letter.
How do you use technology in your love life? Do you think technology helps or hurts our dates and relationships?
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Dating, relating in a wired world
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It depends on the person, as with everything else.
If one's prone to hurting people then the internet etc give one the opportunity to carry on hurting even more people. We all know some internet Don Juan or other (snake charmers), you know, those guys who flirt with various women (teenagers, divorced mothers, lonely ones in general) at the same time, trying their best that those involved don't know about the others.
Just an example I know of very closely.
On the other hand, technology can be a blessing for couples who are serious about each other in spite of distance.
Texting is my main mode of communication with the boy...
I look better online than I do in real life. What's not to love about technology?
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