With the technological advancements of the 21st century, a good chunk of our lives happens online.

Recommendations of where to eat and what to do are solved through a Google search.

We take classes online and work remotely.

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Even our relationships are formed via the internet.

According toeHarmony, about 40% of Americans have dated online.

With the lack of face-to-face communication, lines can be blurred and intentions can be misunderstood.

Woman looking at phone, upset

After all, about 14 million people in the U.S. are in long-distance relationships (viaMarketwatch).

With more partners taking their communication online, do words get lost in translation?

What is fexting?

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have a go at resolve conflict rather than fext

Technology has undoubtedly made our lives easier.

However, its potential strain on relationships is something that couples should strive to be open about.

Communicating in a clear and kind way lessens rooms for misunderstanding, overthinking, and contempt.