The effect of instant messaging on relationships 16 Articles

by Joshua Carton

Is Instant Messaging De-Valuing Relationships? Instant Messaging, made popular by programs such as Microsoft MSN Messenger, ICQ and Yahoo Messenger is defined by Dictionary.com (www.dictionary.com) as being; "the transm...read more

by Leigh Goessl

Technology has enhanced the ways people can communicate. When you think about how amazing it is the ability exists to reach someone instantaneously, it's pretty incredible. By simply using electronic text we can easily con...read more

by S.E. Whitbeck

For the past few weeks my daughter has been responding to my questions with IM lingo. At first, I thought she had just learned a few shortcuts and was trying to be cool. Then when she told grandma that she was OTFLHFAO I h...read more

by Dawn Hawkins

Instant messaging has come a long way since they first began. I started out using ICQ. That was the first really big way to instant message people. Instant messaging is a good way to talk and surf the net at the same time ...read more

by Lara Ford

Remember when the post office was the best way to get in touch with someone? Or maybe a phone call? Well, move over! Today's latest ways of communicating are more real-time than ever. Along with cell phones came text m...read more

by Ice Paladin

Instant messaging provides a new way of communicating with others. It means anyone with Internet and computer access can communicate with another, which becomes very handy. As instant messaging is free, this is another inc...read more

by Beth Marshall

Instant messaging can build and strengthen relationships. I lived abroad for many years and found it the best way to stay in touch with my family. For me as a hearing impaired person, the telephone was barely adequate and ...read more

by Lee Ann Doskocil

Instant messaging is a method of communication using a computer and Internet connection. It allows users to converse and receive messages instantaneously on their computer screen. When I think of instant messaging, I c...read more

by Arabella Kelly

After 16 years online, the effect of IMing on relationships hasn't changed much. Not in my humble opinion, at least. Or not "IMHO." I'm one of those people who believes that although they're a quick, easy way to be in touc...read more

by Maxwell Payne

Instant messaging is a great communication tool that started on our computers over a decade ago and now has moved into our cell phones and portable communication devices as well. The ability to instantly talk via a form of...read more

by Dave Simmons

I'm having a hard time with the title of this particular topic on Helium, because I'm struggling to see a way how instant messaging could devalue a relationship. Of course, I'm a little biased. For the first time in fiv...read more

by Carmella Dillman

In today's world, you can get in contact with almost anyone at almost anytime. High school students and even elementary school students are being raised with one common piece of knowledge: if they want to talk to their p...read more

by Shenni Bubb

I personally prefer a face to face conversation other that an instant message,particularly when speaking to my partner.I once watched a young lad texting his girlfriend with such a bored look on his face. He showed me what...read more

by littlemouse

I have used instant messaging for a few years now. As a single mother I have found it an invaluable tool for indulging in "adult" communication when I am not able to access the "real" world. Knowing my children are in the ...read more

by Michael Holden

Currently I am back in contact with someone who was very much an "old flame" of mine. We met met back in the day online via an old style IRC (Internet Relay chat) chatroom. Back then you had no idea when they would be onli...read more

by Michelle Whalen

In today's age of technological advancement and multi-media mania, one thing is clear: cell phones reign as king. The sale and usage of these devices has increased so rapidly that according to Safeny.com, "the number of c...read more