Completed for FILM 260 (Digital Media Studies), this flipbook explores the role that social media plays in a 21st century relationship and makes the argument that technology acts as a “third wheel”.
8. 41% said it makes them flirtier.
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9. But have we sacrificed
conversation for connection?
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10. A recent study
found that
during important
conversations
between
couples, there is
less trust when
there’s a cell
phone in the
room.
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11. But it is never okay to be...
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Unavailable
12. So where do we draw the line between the
public and private?
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13. This is a problem in an age where social
media sites want to know everything about
your relationships.
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14. “a new tier in the relational hierarchy”
– Jesse Fox
Becoming Facebook Official has created…
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15. Putting your partner in your profile picture and writing
“I miss you” statuses are considered mandatory.
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16. Studies show that people who display their
relationship on Facebook are generally
more committed to one another.
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17. But this creates issues when
a couple is going through a break-up.
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18. rejection can be done via text, email,
Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Rather than just waiting by the phone,
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19. Couples feel more pressure from friends
and family to stay together when they
have their partner in their profile pictures
or relationship statuses.
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20. People who remain connected online are
more likely to be stuck in a past relationship.
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