Navigating Romance through the Digital Rollercoaster

If you are struggling to understand your partner in this digital age, then hop into this short guide to avoid conflicts in romantic relationships. Now, let's buckle up for the digital rollercoaster of romance.

-  Alyssa Joji Silva

We've got texting, calling, and all things digital in the front seat, and through the twists and loops, a lot of conflicts can happen in digital communication.

Our first encounter is a twist of miscommunication, where a message meant to be flirty is taken as criticism.

This often leads to conflicts because it's challenging to convey one's tone through text. But hold on to the safety rail because there is another twist of conflict: delayed responses. The sender of the message, eagerly awaiting a response to a love message, may be dejected about not immediately receiving affirmation. This could lead to the sender feeling insecure, despite the receiver having a legitimate response for the delay.

Loops of digital jealousy may appear when you notice your partner continuously liking another person's photos and videos on social media.

Add to this a huge heart-thumping twist when you discover your partner's private message by chance, and suddenly become suspicious and confrontational, creating conflict over trust issues and privacy boundaries.