WhatsApp and Line in life as a couple
The instant messaging applications like WhatsApp and Line They seem to be totally integrated into our daily life. Very used by young people, the truth is that they are also common in older people, and in fact many say that these applications help them in the day to day of their life as a couple, especially in communication and in knowing one another at all times.
According to a study carried out by the owner of Line, Spaniards see the use of instant messaging applications quite positive in the day to day of the couple, especially to communicate with her. In fact, they assure that it helps them in their sentimental life.
The research has counted with the participation of 10,000 users of this application, of which 76 percent have ensured that instant messaging such as WhatsApp and Line helps them improve their relationship. In addition, 32 percent said that it helps them overcome the physical distance they have with their partner.
Advantages and disadvantages of using these applications as a couple
While it is true that this kind of new technologies can generate addiction and other problems such as the continuous control of the one on the other side, the users surveyed they value much more the help of these applications to shorten distances with other people, especially to communicate with your partner, downplaying those already known risks.
Even the study has revealed how most of the respondents (54 percent) consider that these applications for Smartphone are useful for overcoming shyness When talking to people they like, it is easier to tell them 'on the phone' than in the face, which makes it important to what extent these applications are replacing personal conversation, especially in young people.
In fact, only 15 percent believe that they communicate better with their partner in person than with these types of applications. Thus, it is emphasized that it is vital to improve in this kind of skills, essential for the courtship (especially in young people) to continue and come to fruition.
The study was done before Valentine's Day, so the respondents were also asked if they thought to use these applications to congratulate their partners: 52 percent said yes, that the first greeting of the day of the lovers to their partner the I would send through instant messaging.
It seems that new technologies are not only in our day to day, but even come to replace essential issues of life as a couple communication. Even though the possibility of shortening physical distances is very positive, you also have to be careful with the excessive use that is given to this type of applications and remember that real life is the one that must be most cared for.
Angela R. Bonachera
