For a lot of folks social media is the bane of mankind's existence, and does nothing to further the advancement of society.
And a lot of us might tend to agree.
A woman named Lianne Avila wrote for YourTango the six mistakes we all make on social media that are destroying our relationships.
The six mistakes are:
1 – Oversharing
Some people like to share more than others. It's alright to have differences about wanting to share on social media. It's important to work on a compromise that you both agree on. This way no one gets their feelings hurt.
2 - Checking social media instead of checking in with each other
This will cause your partner to feel neglected because you are spending time on social media when you are spending time together.
3 - Continuing to interact with your ex on social media
This can drive a wedge in your relationship. Make sure that you and your partner have clear rules as to how you handle your ex on social media. This will help create safety in the relationship.
4 - Misunderstanding something on social media
In days where social media rules, it can be anyone's game. You may see a post from a friend that has your partner in it. You thought he was at work that day, turns out he wasn't. Not only can this cause problems with your partner, but it can also cause problems with your friends.
5 - Checking social media before bed
If you are checking social media before bed, your partner will begin to feel neglected. Don't go on social media or take part in screen time an hour before bed. The brain is a muscle and needs time to cool down. When you are on social media, you are just keeping your brain awake.
6 - Using social media to cover up uncertainty in your relationship
Sure, everyone wants to be in a perfect relationship. But, in reality, there is no perfect relationship. When you post pictures that make you look perfect, you will begin to feel a lot of pressure. You are trying to live up to something that doesn't exist. Not only does it not exist for you, but it also doesn't exist for anyone. If you are having problems with your relationship on social media, this could mean you have underlying problems. It's important to talk to your partner about this. This may sound impossible, but if handled gently it can be done.
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