One of the most critical elements of the modern dating scene is finding a person that is a true loving match. Social media is able to link you to interesting people that share an identity, a common school, and the same interests. These are important elements for a relationship; there can be no doubt about that.

How does social media impact dating?

Excessive social media use is linked to couples fighting more. One study found that those who are dating people who overshare on social media tend to have lower relationship satisfaction (though positive posts about the relationship itself every now and then seemed to mediate that effect).

How does social media help relationships?

social networking sites can help facilitate and maintain relationships between romantic partners. Facebook connects partners together online by allowing them to view their profile, post pictures with/of each other, and also can physically link profiles of partners together when the relationship status is changed.