Ever since we read "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" a few weeks ago, I have been thinking about the construction of romantic relationships online. Nowadays, the internet has proved to be a method of communication and relationship building. I'm not only referring to couples that meet online and begin their relationship via the internet, I'm also referring to couples who met in person and go through most of their relationship in person. The technology and the internet is a source to further those relationships during the brief periods of time the couple may be apart. Or, perhaps, the internet and technology are a helpful tool allowing more and more long-distance couples to succeed.
I've been trying to pay more attention to how the internet builds love interests for a couple weeks now. Recently, I had a conversation with my good friend about his current romantic interest. He was expressing the fact that he wasn't sure how she felt about him, and it was difficult to gage the next steps he wanted to take. I expressed that he should probably just talk to her. Then, however, he told me about his solution for this issue: a google survey. I was in disbelief and tried to convince him otherwise, telling him that was a weird of clarifying things. He laughed the entire time--he knew what an odd choice of communication a google survey was, but he was still keen on sending it. He sent me the survey so I could see it myself--I've attached the photos below (excuse the filled in answers, I filled it out as a joke!).
I was mortified for him. But after thinking about it over the next couple of days, I though about how this could be an example of the shift towards technology and the internet taking more of a crutch in building relationships. I didn't want to be too harsh on him, but I did think it was an interesting intersection of technology and relationships, allowing technology to replace what usually would be done in person.
I've been trying to pay more attention to how the internet builds love interests for a couple weeks now. Recently, I had a conversation with my good friend about his current romantic interest. He was expressing the fact that he wasn't sure how she felt about him, and it was difficult to gage the next steps he wanted to take. I expressed that he should probably just talk to her. Then, however, he told me about his solution for this issue: a google survey. I was in disbelief and tried to convince him otherwise, telling him that was a weird of clarifying things. He laughed the entire time--he knew what an odd choice of communication a google survey was, but he was still keen on sending it. He sent me the survey so I could see it myself--I've attached the photos below (excuse the filled in answers, I filled it out as a joke!).
I was mortified for him. But after thinking about it over the next couple of days, I though about how this could be an example of the shift towards technology and the internet taking more of a crutch in building relationships. I didn't want to be too harsh on him, but I did think it was an interesting intersection of technology and relationships, allowing technology to replace what usually would be done in person.
Ha. Or this is a bold move thinly disguised. Or both at the same time. I could see it coming off as eccentrically charming but also weird as all get out. Seems like a breaking of one of those social media norms, especially since all this information could be gleaned through texting. You'll have to keep us posted.
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