You’ve split up, but you’re still connected online.  He hasn’t defriended you, you haven’t bashed him on your blog. You can read his Twitter updates without cursing his name or bursting into floods of tears. In fact, as you read his witty 140s or visit his shared links, you’re starting to remember why you were attracted to him in the first place.
As we find ourselves checking in with Twitter throughout the day, we’re all in an ongoing conversation. But when you notice an increasing proportion of @ replies to …

A Facebook de-friending from a recent ex may seem like a slap in the face, but it’s really quite healthy for both parties.
If you actually meant that line about still being friends, Facebook defriending may help you create the space you need to become comfortable on your new footing. You may refriend him the future, when time has passed and you’re both ready to reconnect; but until then, you don’t have to be reminded of him whenever you see his status updates. Also, you won’t have to read sickly-sweet wall …

The awkward conversation in which you ask the one you’re seeing if the two of you are in a relationship isn’t new, but Facebook adds a new dimension. Are we in a relationship … on our Facebook profiles?
If you’re taking your new relationship Facebook-public, congrats! That little in a relationship with link is our generation’s class ring or football jacket, a public announcement that what you’ve got going on is more than just a couple of dates. It says you’re exclusive, and it also means no more of those awkward …

For all of it’s amazing social benefits, Twitter also provides the means to accidentally sabotage a new romantic connection. The fragility of a new relationship means that you need to think carefully before you answer the now-famous question: What are you doing? Make sure your tweets create a good impression so you don’t send him fleeing, and follow these tips to ensure that he sticks around:

We all know, of course, that bashing the ex is a social media sin. Even if your breakup was miserable and messy, don’t let your anger …

In-game dating often gets a bad reputation. We tend to picture overweight, antisocial gamers playing attractive avatars from their respective parents’ basements. But really, any relationship based on shared interests has a much higher chance of success! Meeting a special someone over a shared love of multiplayers games — or a specific multiplayer game — is just like connecting over your love of eighties hair bands or authentic Thai food.
Like online dating on Match.com, eHarmony or other matchmaking sites, couples who meet through World of Warcraft first connect entirely through …

We all know how sexting begins. A romantic text when you’re apart becomes a racy text, which becomes a risque photo. All good, steamy fun … until a third party sees what you’ve sent.
Your private texts may be totally safe in your trustworthy boyfriend’s hands, but what about that friend of his, who might think sharing your sexy messages would be a hilarious prank? Can you guarantee that your boyfriend will never misplace his phone? And what about after a fight, or if you break up?
Breakups are never fun, but …

In Victorian times, flirting involved the careful choice of floral symbols and calling cards, and all flirting took place on well-chaperoned social occasions. Fortunately, for singles today, Twitter offers a perfectly low-pressure way to get to know your crush.
There’s no need for elaborate introductions anymore: following your crush on Twitter is easy and non-committal, and it enables you to get to know him in a casual, low-pressure way. If you see a reference to a game you play or a bar you like in his Twitter stream, it’s easy to …

Want a peek into your new boyfriend’s mind? Just browse his Twitter timeline!
A guy’s Twitter stream gives you clues about his hobbies, how he relates to his friends, and what wanders across his mind when he’s supposed to be working. Want to know how he spent last weekend? No need to casually ask around — his updates tell you where he went, what he did and how he liked it.
Skim his Twitter history for character insights. Twitter is where folks connect with their friends, allowing you learn a lot about …