The force of 'www' is gradually and subtly changing the way we live. Sometimes it's incredibly overwhelming, yet somehow always intriguing. Over the last ten years I've learned to communicate with people online. This article explores how the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle fit together to illustrate an exciting ‘relationship renaissance’ that’s occurring. The age of mass communication is over. The principles of village life are re-emerging, this time in an online global world. Emoticons are helping villagers like you and I create meaningful relationships in this online virtual village.