RELATIONSHIPS AND SOCIAL MEDIA

Ithink most people will agree that great relationships take hard work. In 2018, the modern family is juggling children, career, household, finances and marriage.

We are a time-poor society and with the new advancements in technology we are more contactable and busier than ever (did we really need watches that buzz when we receive an email or text message?).

Now let’s throw social media into the mix.

I am an avid social media user; I find it very powerful for business and in my organisation we manage multiple social media accounts on behalf of numerous clients.

BUT – what impact does it have on our romantic relationships?

Platforms such as Facebook and Instagram allow couples to post status updates and pictures about their relationship but sometimes it can be a breeding-ground for jealousy, uncertainty and unrealistic expectations.

We all know that loved-up couple who post updates of their exotic holidays, beautiful home, great job, perfectly dressed, well-mannered children and emotionally connected husband/wife (often with a killer bod!).

I have made the mistake that many do; I started comparing my relationship and unintentionally setting unrealistic expectations which created disappointment and a sense of failure.

I mean, surely if he loved me he would constantly declare his love on Facebook!

On Valentine’s Day as your feeds fill with #flowers, #love, #romance (too long to list them all), don’t let it influence or define your sense of being.

Whether you partake in the traditional Valentine’s Day or celebrate in your own way on another day, just remember that everyone’s relationship is different.

Sometimes it’s the smallest gesture that means the most. If you’re regularly comparing your relationship against another on social media, you might need to hit the unfollow button. #happy