Positive & Negative Effects Of Social Media On Relationships

Here are some of the positive as well as negative ways in which social media effects relationships. Take a look-

In today’s time social media has become a part of everyone’s life. Addiction to social media has increased to an extent where people first login into their socials the moment they wake up or they go to bed. But does social media effect our relationships? Well, social media does affect our relationships in both positive and negative ways.

Here are some ways in which social media had been affecting our relationships-

Negative Effects Of Social Media On Relationships-

  1. Jealousy

Jealousy has come out as one of the most negative effects of social media in a relationship. Especially for those who are prone to jealousy and couples who have less trust in their relationships often tends to become jealous of their partners as they like or comment on somebody else’s post or status. Also spending too much time on social media limits your communication and intimacy with your partners.

2. Unrealistic Expectations

Another main effect of social media is “unrealistic expectations”. Have you ever found yourself jealous of people on social media as you scrolled through their picture-perfect life. Well, it is very common to people now a days. Because of the set society standards on body, love and career, nobody likes to share their dark side or everyday life struggles on social media, most people only share the “perfect” part of their life on their social media which often raises “unrealistic expectations” among others.

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3. Less Quality Time

Have you ever felt that you spent almost all your free leisure time on social media and didn’t even have a moment to spend some quality time with your partner? Well, that’s the truth, since excessive use of social media has somehow limit the quality time that people used to spend with their family and partners, therefore resulting in lack of communication and intimacy.

Positive Effects Of Social Media On Relationships-

4. Helps In Long Distance Relationships

However, apart from the negative effects, there is a positive side to social media too. Social media helps connecting and brings people a lot closer, especially those who are in a distance relationship. Social media often becomes the connection for people living in different countries or at distance.

5. Helps In Connecting & Boosting Communication

Social media helps in connecting and boosting communication. For example, you can connect and communicate with your friends and family living in long distance. By using social media applications like Facebook and Instagram you can give and have daily update on their lives and well-being.

It also helps in boosting communication. For example, there are people who are not comfortable having verbal conversations and can express themselves better through written communication. That’s how many social media helps people in expressing themselves better.

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