Usually technology is considered to have a negative impact on intimate relationships. In some ways, that can be true. Today, many couples want to make sure their partners are not sending inappropriate texts and search through their social media profiles and texts. Looking through a significant other's texts and social media may lead to jealousy or neglect; which can be from the misinterpretation of messages. K. Ancheta and K Hertlein give an example of the impact of social media on relationships, "Lumpkin (2012) stated that 33% of divorce cases mentioned Facebook in 2011 while the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers stated that the top Facebook concerns are inappropriate messages to individuals of the opposite sex". Despite these negative factors, technology plays an important role in communication in a relationship. It helps them be more connected and communicate more through texts and calls. Two people can communicate throughout the day and keep in touch with each other which has proved to cause more intimacy. Overall, the positive aspects (in some ways) outweigh the negative impacts of technology in intimate relationships.
I believe with this generation, technology plays a big role in staying connected with another. They definitely outweigh the negative impacts of technology because the ones you listed can be controlled.
ReplyDeleteAs for relationships, I don't believe that technology is beneficial. It may be helpful to meet people, but not helpful once you are in a relationship. Although it is an easier way to communicate, there are numerous ways to make plans. Tension can be created between two people when certain things are posted on social media or when one partner does not have access to the others accounts. Also, if phone passwords are not exchanged or one partner won't let the other look at their phone. Some people feel that their phones or social media accounts are personal, but a partner may suspect that they are cheating if they can't see it.
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