Forming Relationships in the Modern Era
Forming a romantic relationship on the internet can seem somewhat difficult. The difficulty has dramatically decreased, as of recent, with the new programs developed for internet dating. Now, finding the perfect mate is done by the computer. Computer matching has become increasingly useful for individuals trying to find a compatible partner. The new systems categories likes/dislikes, interests, hobbies, profession, and much more to find a suitable match. This enables couples to find interests in one another much easier. There are many sites for individuals to choose from. There are sites for every economic class around the world. Many companies require a charge for this service, which eliminates low income potentials from registering. Others do not charge any fee, so any class can join if they would like. Other sites are devoted to showing men women from less developed countries (Hardy, 2004). All of these sites provide a medium for establishing relationships. This medium allows for individual to essentially advertise themselves for the purpose of forming relationships. The dating websites also allow for people to provide lengthy detail of their personal lives, so others can determine if they are interested or not. By having the customer post narratives of their lives it prevents them from creating a fake profile, due to the fact that there is too much information to remember. Also, posting pictures of themselves makes building friendships and romantic partners less intimidating. People are able to put a face to the information they read. Communicated through the digital world allows relationships to form more slowly, and in the end the Internet can create immense friendships that can last a lifetime.
Hardy, Michael. (2004). Mediated Relationships. Information, Communication & Society, Volume 7, 207-222.
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