If she's your girlfriend in real life and you enjoy each other's company why is it SO important to broadcast in FB? Stop being so needy and enjoy real life like people in relationships used to before social media came along.
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Because it is abnormal in my age group. Needless to say she has done it before, and every other person I have known does this including the ones who are on and off jumping from guy to guy. It is not very difficult to take 5 mins to post a pictures.
On instagram? Some people don't like to expose personal relationship info. It doesn't mean she's ashamed but maybe she doesn't want to put it on a stage you know. Also, she probably gets a lot of likes from other guys who might think she's single. Maybe she doesn't want people to lose interest in her. I agree it's a bit strange this day in age to not post anything and I've brought this up to my boyfriend too. People who are genuinely happy together tend to post pictures together "establishing" the relationship. Maybe she doesn't like the pictures you take together. How long have you been together? I was hesitant about posting pictures with my boyfriend because we weren't dating that long and I didn't want to post pictures and then if we break up, post pictures with someone else. It just doesn't look good. So maybe give it some more time? I would ask her about it I don't know but some people just aren't keen on sharing relationship pics like i said
That doesn't sound to good. It sounds like she is giving you excuses and to be honest just from this I dont think she is very committed to you. You should be more important to her than media likes. Something there is wrong. And I dont want to start anything between you and here but I honestly wouldn't trust her.
I was in position like this except it was my boyfriend, eventually I got over it and made a less of a deal out of it, and every now and then he'd post some things! I however never requested for him to be in a relationship status on social media, it gives people freedom to be nosey and immediately connect with them, I wouldn't want people lurking me and vice versa. Maybe she had bad experiences from it, and relationships can actually be ruined via internet.
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Hmm I post quite a lot of photos im my facebook account. But I've never ever posted a picture with my boyfriend (or ex bf). I dont want everyone know who Im dating, whether Im dating or not. Thats personal life. My friends and family know that person and thats all I want. I love my boyfriend but I dont feel the urge to scream about it for the rest of the world. However, If he would ask to post smth about him, I would do it. Just because he asked. But guys usually dont get bothered about social media. Its virtual reality. Virtual life. Who cares about it? What important is, how is your relationship going in reality.
I don't post pics of my boyfriend because I like to keep our relationship private and I because so many guys get jealous. One of my exes had to beat this guy down who started talking shit to him on IG over me. He beat this stupid little kid so hard he needed surgery and my ex ended up going to jail. That's not what I want.
People who post their relationships all over social media are usually trying to prove to themselves that they're happy in relationships where they are not. I don't think it's a sign of anything bad that she doesn't make a big deal of your relationship online.
I know you probably don't want to hear this, but it's because she is either seeing other people or wants to see other people and keep her options open. Girls take any and every opportunity to post pics on social media of their significant others to make other people jealous about what a great relationship they have. If she's not doing that with you then you have a big issue.
I never posted pictures of my boyfriends on social media because I'm a private person. Best decision ever, I broke up recently and that was one less problem to deal with. Also, if I had pictures of him all over social media, the fact that I'd delete them would let everyone know I broke up and I don't really see the point.
If it was me I would kept my status as single lol. The less picture of me the better. You know I been thinking about getting into a relationship with someone, but the problem is that she might want to post pics of us together and I don’t want that lol.. if I were you I would feel so lucky
it sounds to me like she likes the attention from guys online and doesn't want to jeopardize that attention by posting pics of you (this is based mostly on your update).
i think you need to tell her that if she loses followers because she is in a relationship then she needs to question why she feels a need to have followers like them.
The only thing I put up on my facebook is a pic of my boyfriend and I. And the relationship request. That is all, but some people don't want to put their whole lives on social media and that is great. But if it's bothering you that much then give it another talk. She must be a private person which is a good thing, she doesn't need other peoples approval.
Sounds like she falls into the group of approval/attention seeking social media addicts. She knows that the attention she gets is based solely on being female and giving the illusion that she is available. While it isn't necesarry to post a relationship on social media if it is important to you, don't you think how you feel should be a priority or at least warrant a discussion? If it isn't being used for business a simple couples photo isn't much to expect. Have an open conversation about it. Do you really want to spend your time/life with someone who values likes over you or your relationship?
If I ever decide to be with someone, I would not be screaming his name and our love from the treetops. In fact, I probably wouldn't even update a relationship status online. And none of that has anything to do with the amount that I feel affection for him, or supposedly being "embarrassed" of him. My personality type is very private, and I would hope that he could respect that. Unless we were to marry, I don't think I would even want my family introduced.
Liar. If you were dating the Prince of Scotland youd brag it to the world. When a woman truly cherishes a man she makes it public. If she doesn't she is a monkey brancher seeking higher status guys while in a relationship. Women do this. But other women defend each other to conceal this secret.
I think she is just not the kind of girl that wants to flaunt her private life around in social media. At least not more than she has to.
I really don't think that is a problem. I'm like that too. I prefer to reserve some stuff to myself. Even when i go on trips, I don't post the photos around on facebook.
ah. she posted her exes? Well mayb u should ask her why she isn't doing it now. Maybe she has a good reason. or found out that relationships and facebook don't mesh well
Sit down with her and solve this issue. If it bothers you, it somehing you shouldn't ignore. It is weird, but it's not about the fact it's weird, it's about the fact it bothers you. If she really loves you and cares for you, she will tell you the truth.
I do think it's weird. If you're in a relationship with someone and you use a social media site such as FB, it's normal to update what you're doing. I know someone whose boyfriend had ZERO pictures of her up and still had his status as single while hers said "In A Relationship" and she couldn't tag him in it.
I would have serious discussion with her and ask her why she's refraining from putting you on there.
I recommend filing a lawsuit with the social media significant other police! She's committing a CRIME!!!1!! eleven!!! * sigh * The narcissism is strong with this one. I basically said the same in the last 48 hours to a girl who had the same "problem"as you: do not police how your SO uses social media! If there's too much of a disconnect between you two, then break up or find some leverage so you both compromise to make each other happy.
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If she's your girlfriend in real life and you enjoy each other's company why is it SO important to broadcast in FB? Stop being so needy and enjoy real life like people in relationships used to before social media came along.
Because it is abnormal in my age group. Needless to say she has done it before, and every other person I have known does this including the ones who are on and off jumping from guy to guy. It is not very difficult to take 5 mins to post a pictures.
On instagram? Some people don't like to expose personal relationship info. It doesn't mean she's ashamed but maybe she doesn't want to put it on a stage you know. Also, she probably gets a lot of likes from other guys who might think she's single. Maybe she doesn't want people to lose interest in her.
I agree it's a bit strange this day in age to not post anything and I've brought this up to my boyfriend too. People who are genuinely happy together tend to post pictures together "establishing" the relationship.
Maybe she doesn't like the pictures you take together.
How long have you been together? I was hesitant about posting pictures with my boyfriend because we weren't dating that long and I didn't want to post pictures and then if we break up, post pictures with someone else. It just doesn't look good. So maybe give it some more time?
I would ask her about it I don't know but some people just aren't keen on sharing relationship pics like i said
That doesn't sound to good. It sounds like she is giving you excuses and to be honest just from this I dont think she is very committed to you. You should be more important to her than media likes. Something there is wrong. And I dont want to start anything between you and here but I honestly wouldn't trust her.
I was in position like this except it was my boyfriend, eventually I got over it and made a less of a deal out of it, and every now and then he'd post some things! I however never requested for him to be in a relationship status on social media, it gives people freedom to be nosey and immediately connect with them, I wouldn't want people lurking me and vice versa. Maybe she had bad experiences from it, and relationships can actually be ruined via internet.
Hmm I post quite a lot of photos im my facebook account. But I've never ever posted a picture with my boyfriend (or ex bf). I dont want everyone know who Im dating, whether Im dating or not. Thats personal life. My friends and family know that person and thats all I want. I love my boyfriend but I dont feel the urge to scream about it for the rest of the world. However, If he would ask to post smth about him, I would do it. Just because he asked. But guys usually dont get bothered about social media. Its virtual reality. Virtual life. Who cares about it? What important is, how is your relationship going in reality.
I don't post pics of my boyfriend because I like to keep our relationship private and I because so many guys get jealous. One of my exes had to beat this guy down who started talking shit to him on IG over me. He beat this stupid little kid so hard he needed surgery and my ex ended up going to jail. That's not what I want.
People who post their relationships all over social media are usually trying to prove to themselves that they're happy in relationships where they are not. I don't think it's a sign of anything bad that she doesn't make a big deal of your relationship online.
Maybe she has matured and no longer needs to post her relationship on Facebook. It's rather vomit worthy.
I know you probably don't want to hear this, but it's because she is either seeing other people or wants to see other people and keep her options open. Girls take any and every opportunity to post pics on social media of their significant others to make other people jealous about what a great relationship they have. If she's not doing that with you then you have a big issue.
Yeah and girls don't tell guys they have a boyfriend because they will stop paying attention to them.
I'm sorry but your girlfriend is more addicted to strangers attention and approval than your feelings.
I'll also be she doesn't post pictures that make it clear you are her boyfriend. It is fucked up!!!
I never posted pictures of my boyfriends on social media because I'm a private person. Best decision ever, I broke up recently and that was one less problem to deal with. Also, if I had pictures of him all over social media, the fact that I'd delete them would let everyone know I broke up and I don't really see the point.
If it was me I would kept my status as single lol. The less picture of me the better. You know I been thinking about getting into a relationship with someone, but the problem is that she might want to post pics of us together and I don’t want that lol.. if I were you I would feel so lucky
it sounds to me like she likes the attention from guys online and doesn't want to jeopardize that attention by posting pics of you (this is based mostly on your update).
i think you need to tell her that if she loses followers because she is in a relationship then she needs to question why she feels a need to have followers like them.
The only thing I put up on my facebook is a pic of my boyfriend and I. And the relationship request. That is all, but some people don't want to put their whole lives on social media and that is great. But if it's bothering you that much then give it another talk. She must be a private person which is a good thing, she doesn't need other peoples approval.
Sounds like she falls into the group of approval/attention seeking social media addicts. She knows that the attention she gets is based solely on being female and giving the illusion that she is available. While it isn't necesarry to post a relationship on social media if it is important to you, don't you think how you feel should be a priority or at least warrant a discussion? If it isn't being used for business a simple couples photo isn't much to expect. Have an open conversation about it. Do you really want to spend your time/life with someone who values likes over you or your relationship?
If I ever decide to be with someone, I would not be screaming his name and our love from the treetops. In fact, I probably wouldn't even update a relationship status online. And none of that has anything to do with the amount that I feel affection for him, or supposedly being "embarrassed" of him. My personality type is very private, and I would hope that he could respect that. Unless we were to marry, I don't think I would even want my family introduced.
Liar. If you were dating the Prince of Scotland youd brag it to the world. When a woman truly cherishes a man she makes it public. If she doesn't she is a monkey brancher seeking higher status guys while in a relationship. Women do this. But other women defend each other to conceal this secret.
I think she is just not the kind of girl that wants to flaunt her private life around in social media. At least not more than she has to.
I really don't think that is a problem. I'm like that too. I prefer to reserve some stuff to myself. Even when i go on trips, I don't post the photos around on facebook.
ah. she posted her exes? Well mayb u should ask her why she isn't doing it now. Maybe she has a good reason. or found out that relationships and facebook don't mesh well
Sit down with her and solve this issue. If it bothers you, it somehing you shouldn't ignore. It is weird, but it's not about the fact it's weird, it's about the fact it bothers you. If she really loves you and cares for you, she will tell you the truth.
I do think it's weird. If you're in a relationship with someone and you use a social media site such as FB, it's normal to update what you're doing. I know someone whose boyfriend had ZERO pictures of her up and still had his status as single while hers said "In A Relationship" and she couldn't tag him in it.
I would have serious discussion with her and ask her why she's refraining from putting you on there.
I recommend filing a lawsuit with the social media significant other police!
She's committing a CRIME!!!1!! eleven!!!
* sigh *
The narcissism is strong with this one.
I basically said the same in the last 48 hours to a girl who had the same "problem"as you: do not police how your SO uses social media! If there's too much of a disconnect between you two, then break up or find some leverage so you both compromise to make each other happy.