Okay fine. I'm guilty. These may be the reasons why I'm almost single now. Sigh.
1. Increases Jealousy: Facebook breeds
jealousy in more ways than one. From
old flames writing on your bf or gf's
wall, accepting friends of the opposite
sex that you don't know or "liking"
someone's status one too many times
is enough to drive some partners
crazy. Jealousy stems from your own
insecurities about your relationship,
but turning to Facebook is only going
to make it worse when you see
something you don't approve of.
2. Your Relationship Status: From
"single," "in a relationship," to "it's
complicated," Facebook is all about
people's statuses. Some couples argue
over the relationship status, or lack
thereof, because it is a stepping stone
in the relationship and it shows you're
cool with publically announcing your
love. If one person is hesitant to be
Facebook official and the other isn't, it
may be enough to make or break the
relationship.
3. Photos from the Past (or Present):
Photos are definitely the most popular
feature of Facebook. If you're a
habitual detagger or never post
pictures, you may not have to worry
about photos with exes. However, for
the other millions of people who have
no shame in their past may keep their
photos up. Seeing a current bf or gf
with their old love may not bother
some and drive others up the wall. If
you're a guy with lots of lady friends or
vice versa and you like to take pictures
with them, it may spark unnecessary
jealousy from your partner.
4. It's Addictive: You probably already
know this, but Facebook is highly
addictive. If you're a daily Facebooker
who's also in a relationship, you may
run into some problems every time
you sign on. Couples can become
addicted to spying on their partner's
Facebook profile, especially when they
spot something they don't like on
there. This kind of addiction feeds petty
jealousy that is not particularly healthy
for a relationship.
5. Friends with Exes: Without fail, exes
manage to become an issue on
Facebook. Whether you are Facebook
friends with your exes, communicate
via wall post or message one another,
jealousy and fights are sure to follow. It
may be completely innocent and not
hidden from your boyfriend or
girlfriend, but that doesn't mean your
significant other isn't going to have
something to say about it.
6. It's Too Easy to Snoop: It's not
impossible to crack into your significant
other's Facebook, or sneak a peek at
their messages when they leave the
room. Of course, if you're doing this
with or without permission, you may
have a bigger concern than just being
nosy. Snooping on your significant
other's Facebook to find dirt is a red
flag in a relationship.
7. Showing No Online Love: PDA is no
longer reserved for in person only.
More than ever, Facebook has become
the place to sweet talk your sweetheart
for the whole world to see. Showing
online affection is a big deal to some
couples, but not everyone is a fan of
the gushy love notes. This public
display of affection is done for many
reasons- for public attention, to
appease your significant other or you
just can't help but shout it from your
computer chair. Showing online
affection is usually never a problem
until one of the partners doesn't
respond, hides or deletes the
comment or doesn't say "I love you"
enough on Facebook.
