public statements and share passwords as a sign of trust are some of the highlights. How is the 'techno love'.
A survey conducted by one of the leading e-commerce companies, Groupon, on the eve of Valentine revealed how they think Argentines, Chileans, Colombians and Mexicans on the influence of the Internet and social networks in relationships.
The study, which included the participation of more than 3000 participants were divided into three themes: how technology influences the way of dating, love how some rituals in the online world are developed and what role does technology when the couple entertain.
As for how love comes, 67% of respondents felt that the Internet and technology in general, has changed the way people fall in love and, in fact, 38% of them said that it has been positive because it allowed "catch up", "meet people" and has helped shy people to communicate better . However, those who disagree with the positive impact of the Internet in love, argue that may end up in a delusion and significantly reduces face-to-face communication
Regarding the way to meet people in the era of 'techno love', 87% said they had met their partner in the real world or 'off-line' for work already presented by someone at the university, in a party or at school. But within the 13% who said he met his soul mate on the Internet, it was principally through a social network, a dating site or application.
The demonstrations of love in the reign of social networks
Who does not Facebook a caramel couple published every move and every exit? 6 out of 10 respondents said they expressed their love in social networks "for all to see." But sharing everything with everyone also has its downside: 34% of participants had to have discussed with their partner for something they saw on the Internet.
Demonstrations also manifest love with pictures, videos, statements and publications of all kinds of married life and through the profile update where clarification "I'm in a relationship."
6 OUT OF 10 RESPONDENTS SAID THEY EXPRESSED THEIR LOVE IN SOCIAL NETWORKS "FOR ALL TO SEE"
In addition, a curious custom of 'techno love' has to do with a form to demonstrate confidence: share account passwords or virtual profiles. Apparently, social networks are so private and secret universe to share a password is similar to trust one of the most important things.
Regarding how expressions of love are made, the real world beats online because the romantic dates are the chosen option. It however, 1 in 10 said it for instant messaging and 1% through Facebook.