Abstract

Guest Editorial

Scholars have described communication to be the currency, if not the lifeblood, of human relationships in general and romantic relationships more specifically. Through communication romantic relationships are solicited, established, maintained, and dissolved. For example, if prospective partners are to find one another, they must first communicate their desire and availability for romance. With a centuries-long history of intertwining between communication mediums and pursuit of romance—even the earliest newspapers included personal sections1—it was no surprise when the Internet and digital technologies became coopted for love and sexual expression. In short, whatever uses people may have for digital technology, romance and sex are clearly among them.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-2021

Publication Title

Cyberpsychol Behav Soc Netw

First Page

437

Last Page

438

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