One thing I've noticed is that as time passes, we more frequently find those gadgets that make life easier. This is most apparent when it comes to dating; more specifically, ending dating. Your run of the mill break-up used to be chock-full of painful explanations and heartbroken confusion, somewhat like the director's commentary on "Blade: Trinity" but with less weeping by those involved. Thankfully, things are easier these days. Over the years, technology has helped evolve the process of ending a relationship.

Lets board our "Way Back Machine" and check out the progression, shall we? The first few progressions were pretty simple, some making it more personal, some less, but all equally effective.

Pony Express: Man rides in on horseback, hands letter, recipient weeps, is left alone on a prairie somewhere.

Telegraph: Tap tap tap. . . tap tap. . . its not me its you. . . tap tap tap. Recipient weeps in small shack attached to civilization by wires, is left alone on a prairie.