technology report

Technology Affecting Relationships Technology has changed the way people interact with each other, communicate, and build relationships. Technology is a big topic in todays world. It can be exceptionally helpful in relationships, but it can also add complications. Some may think there's more than we need and some may think its not enough. Nonetheless, I believe it does change the way people communicate with one another. The biggest question is, does the quantity of technology affect the quality of relationships? We interact with people everyday and technology allows us to stay connected with everyone we know whether its through social media, email, texting or phone calls. In my opinion, technology sometimes can get in the way of reality. We are becoming more dependent living behind the screen and are more comfortable texting each other rather than speaking face to face. People are building an alter ego of some sort or a completely different personality behind the screen. For some people its creating anxiety, for others social awkwardness. Not only does it affect intimate relationships, it affects your relationships with your family and friends as well. You could be spending too much time browsing the web or watching T.V. and not enough quality time with your peers. We need to balance time wasted using technology with time spent with friends, family and/or your significant other. With technology, social media has become one of the most talked about issue with friends. Social media makes it easier to keep in touch with friends by having events planned with easy RSVP access. It keeps you up to date with what people are doing outside of your social circle. Because of its immediate access to communication, it does have its down falls. For example, cyber bullying has taken a form of its own. Teenagers feel the need to say whats on there mind without thinking about the consequences because the internet has no filter. This causes tension and drama between