A short presentation on the rise of social media and its effect on the destigmatization of online dating.

1. Relationships
intheDigitalAge

2. “Technology
can create
togetherness”
— Jason Feifer, Fast Company

3. Modern technology,
mobile devices and
social media has allowed us to be both
connected and immediately respon-
sive 24/7.

4. Constant connectivity
has digitized and revolutionized the
way in which we communicate and
build relationships.

5. Couples that use cellphones
and/or the internet often
feel closer to each
other because of their
digital exchanges.

6. Some are even finding it
easier than it is in-person to
settle arguments online
or via text message.

7. Also, couples interacting online
using social media, tend to feel much
happier and closer in real life.

8. Becoming “Facebook Official”
(also known as “FBO”),
is a new level of
committment and
public exclusivity.

9. And “couplies” become a rite of
passage to an exclusive selfie club.

10. didyouknow...thereisadirect
andpositivecorrelation
between the frequency of
picturestakentogether
asacouple&thefeelinngs
ofromance,happiness,
and closeness?

11. The impact of social media
on online relationships
has de-stigmatized online dating.

12. Online dating is becoming
more popular.
1 in 5 relationships today
start online...

13. As well as...
1 in 3 marriages

14. According to match.com,
over 40 million Americans
use online dating services.

15. So why are so many
people flocking to
online dating?

16. “it is much
easier to be
outgoing online
than it is offline...”
— Mack Collier

17. For a generation
that is dependant
on mobile and/or digital devices and
social media for communication,
online dating makes sense.

18. Browse multiple profiles of
potential matches, allowing you to
get to know the person before even
speaking to him/her!

19. Making conver-
sation easier and
less awkward
when you do
finally meet.

20. Digital communication is on
the rise, and with it comes
the digitization of all of our
social relationships.

21. Articles Referenced
http://www.match.com/magazine/article/4671/
http://www.fastcompany.com/3023603/creative-conver-
sations/google-makes-you-smarter-facebook-makes-you-
happier-selfies-make-you-
http://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/television/
programs/kare-11-extras/2014/05/14/online-dating-sin-
gles-exchange-digital/9089461/
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/03/10/after-on-
line-dating-online-making-up/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_
php=true&_type=blogs&_r=1