Effect media has on dating

Here are five ways social media has changed the dating game.

Today, a majority of the communication in the initial stages of dating is online, in coy status updates or a “swipe right” on someone’s Tinder photo.

It’s common for a new relationship to fail because one or both people involved post too much information on social media.

When your relationship goes public too soon, it can put added pressures on you and your partner.

The internet, cell phones, and social media have become key actors in the life of many American couples— the 66% of adults who are married or in committed relationships.

Social media has revolutionized the way we date, changing how we connect with new love interests and making intimate details part of the public domain.

Virtual communication has pros and cons such as: Social media provides an easy, noncommittal way to contact people who interest us.

Instead of arranging an in-person meet up, people can simply shoot each other Facebook messages or comment on each other’s tweets.

Sexting, or sending sexually suggestive nude or nearly nude photos and videos via cell phone, is practiced by couples and singles alike.

This report is based on the findings of a survey on Americans’ use of the internet.