The Intersection of Love and Technology

Loving couples have existed since Adam was first introduced to Eve. Throughout history, showing that love has varied by culture and era. Japan uses elaborate packed lunches to show love. In Germany, pig-themed presents for your sweetie are the norm. Welshmen carve wooden spoons to proclaim their affection.

Of course, more common ways of declaring one’s devotion exist. Flowers. Chocolate. Cards. Gifts. Notes. Dinners. And the list goes on.

Yet as technology grows, so do the unique ways people can proclaim their love.

Forget the wooden spoons and whale teeth. Bring on the apps and tech.

High-tech bracelets now connect you to your sweetie, even when you’re far apart. These bracelets resemble a fitness band and are worn by the couple. Every time one of them thinks of the other they can touch their bracelet and the matching bracelet will gently squeeze their partner’s wrist. One can only hope this sudden squeeze doesn’t occur when a surgeon is cutting into a patient or an artist is adding the final minute touches to their drawing.

Then there are the rings that allow one to feel their SO’s heartbeat in real time or play a previous recording of his or her honey’s heartbeat. Those who would rather hear the heartbeat can opt for the wristband/speaker set. Wearing the wristband captures their own heartbeat, while the speaker under their pillow delivers the sound of their sweetie’s heartbeat.

Options for those who don’t want to wear their thinking-of-you tech.

For those who don’t want to wear this thinking-of-you tech, paired lamps will achieve the same effect. Touch one and the other will glow–even if there are miles between the two. Marketed for friends and family, as well as couples, these long-distance lamps will light up one’s life.

Of course, one cannot forget the hug shirts, kiss messengers, and even hand-holding gadgets that allow you to experience affection from far away. Technology has made it easier–and let’s be honest, weirder–to connect with your loved one.

Although less odd, even basic technology allows us to better connect with people we love. Messaging apps, texts, cell phones, e-cards, and more allow us to almost instantly express our love for our Valentine or anyone else we hold in affection.

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