Love has always been an essential need for humans. We long to connect with others and create deep intimacy with the special people in our lives. For most of human history, romantic partners met in person and performed courtship rituals before beginning dating or marriage. Though this was considered the norm, it significantly limited the options available for love and connection.
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Technology has significantly altered how we find love. Most connections begin or are sustained online due to the ability to meet and connect with people at any time all over the world. Though there are both pros and cons to this change, this article will focus primarily on the pros. Here are some ways that technology has benefitted our love lives.
Introduces You To More Options
Before technology, your potential connections were limited by who you knew, your geographic location, and how often you were willing to go out. Therefore, if you were introverted and lived in a small town, your options were extremely limited. It took more effort and socializing to make friends and potentially find love.
Now you can connect with other singles online without going anywhere or putting much effort into the introduction. Thanks to the creation of dating apps, you can get to know hundreds of potential partners before meeting them in person. Though you will inevitably need to meet them in real life to progress the relationship at some point, the initial phases are done online. You can also take your time to decide on who you wish to connect with, as you will have far more options than you would have had without technology.
Can Connect From Anywhere In The World
Prior to technological advances, people were limited with love options by their geographic location. It was difficult to connect with others from far away regions, so long-distance relationships were far less common. Now, with the internet and other various tools for easy communication, people worldwide can connect and develop relationships.
These advances are most beneficial for long-term relationships as these partners can connect at any time and in any form. For example, they can opt for simple texting or calling on the phone or physically see each other through video chatting.
Furthermore, you don’t have to have an established relationship to create a connection with someone far away. Thanks to social media and flexible geographic options on various dating apps, you can not connect with people outside of your hometown and see if the connection is worth pursuing further. This is most beneficial for people who live in smaller towns and have limited options.
Instant Communication No Matter What
Long gone are the days of snail mail. If you wish to talk with your partner, you can practically communicate with them whenever you want.
With the invention of phones, texting, messaging systems, video chats, and so much more, you can connect with your partner anytime or anywhere. These tools are not only essential in emergencies or other times when partners need to connect immediately, but the technology also allows partners to connect throughout the day, no matter what they are doing. Now, it is very common for partners to text each other while working to keep each other in the loop about their day. This can help deepen their connection and further develop their emotional intimacy.
Improved Communication
In addition to the increase in the quantity of communication between partners, the quality may have also improved. Though many people may disagree with this point, there are some ways in which couples feel their communication has improved with technology.
As mentioned before, the amount of communication has increased thanks to instant communication services. This means that partners have more opportunities to develop emotional intimacy instead of waiting for the end of their workdays or finding special times each week to meet.
Furthermore, some couples say that communicating through text messaging during arguments can keep them civil in calm. Since it is easy to become heated in a disagreement, using messaging or texts can diffuse some of that emotion so that the communication stays clear without unnecessary added drama.
Final Thoughts
Technology has had an irreversible effect on all aspects of society, so it is no surprise that our love lives have been significantly altered too. And though most people focus on the negatives of social media and technology, the truth is that these forces have had many benefits for many couples. For further reading and tips on how to improve your love life through technology or other means, you can find more advice and information here.