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Finding a "Space for Us" in the age of autonomy

.AUTONOMY.                   . TECHNOLOGY .                        .ROMANCE.

Impact of Technology & Autonomy on Romantic Interpersonal relationships.

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Holding Hands

A Simple Pleasure

“..Suddenly, I’m walking along the lake,

Watching seagulls coast over the waves.

And then, with the softest of touches,

My hand is taken and return to her.

 

The aroma of spring love swirls around us.

 

I look over into her beautiful, adoring eyes, and it occurs to me that simple pleasures are nothing short of miracles.”

 

•Love Poem by Unknown

Something is not right ..

Lets dive deeper in history of Dating & Romance

Then

Now

What has changed over time ?

WIN

COURTSHIP

LOVE

DATE

PARTNER

EARLY

500's

7th

CENTURY

12th

CENTURY

18th

CENTURY

1900's

1950's

2000

2020

2040

Politically &

Economically 

Driven

Socially &

Economically 

Driven

Emotionally

Driven

Technology

Driven

Self

Driven

Gen Z & Y are more vulnerable.

But Why ?

According to Blue Cross Blue Shield findings on diagnosis rate and rate of change for major depression by age, year 2016, the most affected individuals are among the younger generation. Millenials and Gen Z who are the most technologically inclined generations find social media as a connecting tool. But it has been found that despite of overly use of social media to connect, people find themselves isolated, lonely, that results in their “ Social Isolation”. 

As a result, they find it difficult to build and sustain a new romantic relationship.

Lack of

Physical Intimacy

Physical Isolation

Lack of

Emotional

Connectivity

Depression

Long Distance Relationships

Social Media Dependence

Dynamic Lifestyles

Lacking Work-Life Balance

Maslow's hierarchy of Human needs

Human need for

Intimacy & Connection

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