Throughout this course we have
talked about the Internet and relationships. These relationships can be between
couples, family, friends, etc. Many relationships can start from the Internet,
but how effective and meaningful is that? I believe the most interesting relationship
to talk about is the communication between couples via the Internet. Technology
seems to almost bind people together. Even though it’s bizarre, it tends to
mean more than people realize. It gives them a chance to bond over ideas or
thoughts they might be too scared to expose in a face-to-face situation. The
phenomenon of Facebook and Instagram seem to be the leading source of
communication on social media between boyfriends and girlfriends of my
generation. Things like “Man Crush Monday” or “Woman Crush Wednesday” on
Instagram gives couples the chance to post pictures of their current boyfriend or girlfriend. It’s viewed as almost an idolization of your partner. From here,
one can share this picture on Facebook. Some people may believe this is
annoying, but I view it as a way to show care towards your significant other.
Facebook and Instagram give people the chance to communicate without actually
having to have a conversation. This is important because it’s a new way to show
how thankful you are for the person you truly care about. Pictures are normally
followed with a heartfelt comment, which adds to the overall effect of
gratitude. Seeing someone put their thoughts on a social media for everyone to
see is risky, which is why couples feel a different type of appreciation when something is
posted about them rather directed straight to them, like a text.
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