The document discusses how technology has changed relationships and dating. It profiles Maggie, a student who goes to school long distance from her boyfriend, and how they use technologies like video chatting, texting, and social media to stay connected. The document also discusses research finding that within a week of meeting someone 79% will friend them on social media, and 60% of people will check their crush's social media profile daily seeking information about them. It asks the reader about how social media has impacted their own love life.

1. Meet Maggie

2. Maggie is from
Texas

3. Maggie has a
boyfriend…

4. AWWWW…
Aren’t they
precious?

5. Maggie goes to SJU

6. But Maggie’s boyfriend, Austin,
goes to school in Texas

7. We all know long
distance is hard…

8. So Maggie visits Austin

9. And Austin sends
flowers

10. Last semester Maggie
studied abroad

11. But ichat could only bring them
so close

12. So Austin visited her in Rome

13. Many technologies have
improved couples
relationships by helping them
stay connected.

14. “the distance is hard, but we
make it work” -Maggie

15. How technology has
changed the
language of
Romance

16. The
Story

17. makes dating
far more complicated
than it used to be.

18. Within one week of meeting a
new person, 79% of people
click “friend”

19. and after adding a new friend….

20. 60%of people stalk their
crush’s profile once a day
(40% check in on their would-be soulmate
several times a day).

21. 10%of people
have been dumped over facebook,
and the same number would just
change their relationship status to
“single” to cut a lover loose.

22. What do you think? Has
facebook affected your love
life?

23. I know its has affected
mine!
<insert embarrassing story
here>

24. The txting story

25. "People can text one another
to make plans or even say 'I
love you' when they may not
have the time or ability to
make a voice call…

26. It is definitely a discreet and
simple way to stay
connected"

27. Use it to your advantage
Take a snap shot of fresh
flowers along with a text
message professing your love
to your date or mate.

28. Use it to your advantage
Upload a photo of your love and
make it your phone screen's
background picture.
*This, of course, does not do any good
unless your love knows about it.