People are on a mission to impress others on social media. They may do this for validation to boost their self-esteem. When it comes to romantic relationships, some people are quick to post everything to the prying eyes of the public. It is a good feeling to share your love life but it should be done with caution and purpose.
Personally, I think one of the ways you partner proves their love is when they are willing to let the world know you are theirs and vice versa. Though no etiquettes rules guide how we post our love affairs online, we need to be discreet about what we post about life on the internet. Sometimes the best relationships are off social media.
That being said, here are things consider:
1. Your arguments with your partner
People don’t need to know that you and your partner are quarelling. Anything you say during an argument may be regretful and the internet forgets even when there is a reconciliation.
2. Your partner’s ex
Whatever your partner told about their ex should be kept as a secret. Don’t go on social media to diss your partner’s ex. Their reason for sticking to you should be enough assurance, you don’t need to open up a closed chapter.
3. Unflattering photos of your partner
Be careful of the photos you post of your partner without their consent. Bear in mind the affect it would have on your in-laws and single friends. You have to sensitive to the kind of photos your post of your partner. For example, it would be insensitive to post a photo of your being pregnant, when you know that a friend just had a miscarriage or is having infertility issues.
4. Raunchy photos
You never can tell who is watching your posts online. Raunchy photos are too suggestive. Some things need to be private and showing scantily clad or unprofessional photos of your partner with dirty captions.
5. Anniversaries
It is good to celebrate when you reach milestones. However, it is unnecessary to post the petty details e.g. dating for the past 60 days without arguments. If you are one year or more as wedded couple that is worthy of celebration.
6. Expensive gifts
The manner which you flaunt expensive gifts given to by your partner should be private. Apart from attracting jealousy and envy from people, you are making yourself susceptible to thieves and burglars.
7. Breaking up
We have heard of ‘men are scum’ when the relationship hits the rock. When it was ‘lovey dovey’, he meant the world. If you and your partner call it quits, there is no need to let the world know.