Relationships in the Digital Age: Social Media and Online Dating

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Relationships in the Digital Age

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A short presentation on the rise of social media and its effect on the destigmatization of 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