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In contemporary fast-paced culture, romantic relationships have become the central form of interaction among people. Traditionally, romantic relationships were more private, and people were likely to engage in romance privately due to family, cultural, or institutional fear. However, youth in a contemporary urban culture are encouraged to express, celebrate, and showcase their relationships on social media, city corners, and other online platforms. What was once private has become public, shifting romantic involvement from a section of social life to a spectacle.
The digital culture amplifies the narrowing of emotional experiences. Communication apps, Instagram story presentation, and overt public displays of affection transform intimate feelings into social performances. In