Based on the information discovered in this research, it is fair to say that SNS such as
Facebook are changing the way couples are developing their relationships. Facebook does serve
as an aid for those individuals traveling through the stages of Altman and Taylor’s social penetration theory (1973). Stage of relationship did correlate with an increase in partner
surveillance even though as the relationship matured Facebook use did not increase. However,
when Facebook use increased there was an increased chance for jealousy within the relationship.
Increased levels of jealousy within a relationship may hinder the progression of the relationship
through social penetration theory (Altman, Taylor; 1793).