Our parents probably never knew it would come to this. The sexual liberation movement of the 60s and 70s heralded fundamental changes in the social behavior of an entire generation. But even the holdovers from the “Free Love” era might be shocked at the casual licentiousness of modern college culture.
It seems sensible, though, to acknowledge that the path we currently tread is a natural extension of the one blazed by the previous generation. So instead of just asking, “Is what we are doing OK?” perhaps we should also consider, “What are the consequences, and how can we deal with them?”
The choices and problems we face are different from those of our parents. But it would be foolish to presume that the obstacles to modern love will be any less difficult to overcome. How do you carve a place in your heart and your life for just one person, when you can connect with anyone at anytime? In a world without privacy, can intimacy survive?
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Technology has a tendency to make relationships more impersonal. There is a sense of fallacy regarding emotions if they are not revealed face-to-face. Technology provides the ability to thoughtfully plan out a response instead of just being you, and maybe saying what you really mean. Texts, phone calls, and Internet conversations make lying easier. In addition, tone can be easily misinterpreted through these technological devices.
Modern love is so heavily based on technology. While it is nice to be in communication with someone you care about, as much as you need or want to be, it also complicates the relationship, and makes feelings seem more casual.
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this modern love, breaks me
Mon 24, 2008 1:35