 Romance/Love: May 15, 2013 Issue [#5674] |
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This week: Technology and Communication Edited by: Crys-not really here  
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Technology and Communication
We all know that technology can be a great tool for keeping in contact with those we love. Whether our loved one is in a different country, a different state, or even across town, where would we be without email, cellphones, and instant messaging? We are so constantly connected with our electronic devices that it is just natural for us to go to them when we feel the need to connect with a loved one. The internet can even be a source of love connections for some. Couples have even been known to meet right here on Writing.com!
However, along with the great benefits of technology, there are also some downsides. I personally find myself able to communicate more freely in writing, which means that most of the fights I have had with significant others have been over text messages, emails, or instant messages. As you can imagine, they were all sloppy, emotion-filled fights! In the heat of the moment, even the best writer can find herself hitting "send" on a statement that she doesn't really mean. Worse yet, because the person receiving the message is also emotional, sometimes he can read something into the message that the sender hadn't intended to say.
I've never been comfortable stating my feelings face-to-face; I was raised to keep my feelings hidden and never talk about certain things. But the more I find myself in regrettable situations over email and text, the more I realize the benefit of open and honest communication with the ones you love, especially a significant other.
Another downside of technology is that sometimes you don't really know who you are talking to. For example, online dating sites are notorious for exaggerated profiles and fake pictures. Sometimes an unsuspecting date finds him or herself on a date with someone completely incompatible, all because someone fibbed on their profile. I'm sure that kind of thing has happened with WDC too, although I am happy to say that the majority of the couples I know who have met through this site are still going strong! Also, don't forget that the internet can be a dangerous place. You may think you are talking to a 25-year-old man in California, but are you?
Finally, keep in mind that the use of technology in long distance relationships may be beneficial, but it shouldn't be used as a substitute for face-to-face contact. Most worthwhile relationships can't be sustained by phone or email for very long. We're meant to have physical contact with the ones we love. This goes for friends and family members too.
We hear people say things like, "Kids these days have no people skills because they're always on their phones," all the time. And I tend to agree with them. However, I would say that the problem doesn't just exist among "kids." I am in my late 20's and hate talking on the phone or speaking to a stranger in person. I would rather text or email and let my written words say what I want to say. I know 30-something professionals who stay wired to their IPhones during meetings and don't know how to put them down when they get home to their spouses and kids.
My point is, although technology can bring us closer together, it can also make relationships fall apart if not used wisely. Communication with those we love is a great thing, but we need to be careful with how we communicate if we want to maintain healthy relationships. |
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Thanks to everyone who wrote in to comment on my last newsletter about Shakespeare's Sonnets!
I shy away from poetry and have only read Shakespeare when it was assigned. I'm glad that you assigned this. Shakespeare had a wicked sense of humor. I'd love to see the woman he was describing. -2serious 
Wishing you a happy Poetry month also. A great newsletter Crys.-monty31802
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