Why should social media get to decide your relationship status?
They were papped, they posed together for the media when it was Shamita Shetty’s birthday. Raqesh Bapat, being the lovely boyfriend who cares, picked her up in his arms for some cute pictures that would appear on social media. However, when they took a break from the platform, the rumours of them breaking up were quick to surface. The Bigg Boss 15 couple has slammed the notion saying there is no truth in it but the question is, why do they have to be active on social media to prove that they are still together?
Social media couple announcements
Nowadays, social media is used not just for showing off our private moments in life or what we bought recently, it is also being used by couples to announce their relationship, breakup, wedding, divorce, babies etc. The bars of expectations have risen so the public active on these platforms expect celebs to share everything. Let's take a look at the problems that we face by displaying our love life on social media.
Why should you not post everything on social media platforms
Asking for privacy violation
By not keeping your moments private and posting each and every thing on social media, you are practically asking people to come and violate the boundaries and privacy you have. They can comment on each and every aspect of the picture and well it is a field day. Taking Shamita & Raqesh as the perfect example, when the couple came out of the Bigg Boss 15 home, fans blessed them, posted cute messages and emojis but the one who did not care about them spewed nasty words, questioning them if it will last and what not.
Giving others the opportunity to comment
In continuation of the above point, the moment someone realizes he/she can comment on how you are dressed, your physical appearance, your career graph etc and even the past relationships you have had, the commenting saga continues. You are in a way looking for validation from unknown people. Taking Shamita and Raqesh example, the two were blessed by fans and hailed for the love they ooze in pictures and reels but the moment they went silent with the posts to enjoy their lives, people came up with perceptions that they had parted ways!
Shows insecurity
Sometimes, the need for validation comes across as insecurity and it can also be presumed that you are lonely and unhappy. If the post is out of happiness, it is taken as a show off. Social media sort of becomes an unknown source of motivation and validation. If you are genuinely happy with your relationship, and you are secure with your partner, you won’t post and you do not need strangers to tell you how great or bad you are.
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