Should You Delete Your SOCIAL MEDIA Profiles if Your Partner Asks?

[Political_dude]

Social Media insecurity is very common and has statistical background to it. One in seven people said they'd considered divorce because of their spouses' questionable activity on Facebook, Skype, Snapchat, Twitter or What’sApp, a recent survey of 2,000 married Brits found. (Source).
Should you delete your social media profiles if your partner asks for it for the sake of healthy relationship?

Yes You Should

No You Shouldn't

Other/ I don't know

[SavageRae4Ever]

That’s super crazy.
Why would you trap someone like that?
These days social media is obligatory (in a way). It’s about you being part of the world. Getting to know others and putting your talent out there, so that the right people can find it and actually help you out in several ways. Businesses and partnerships.
We just need to handle our social media correctly. If your taken why would you continue to be flirting and texting strangers? That’s just means the person wants more or it’s bored and behaving like that really sucks. But deleting my social media? Never! I’m trying to make it Big on it that’s a goal 😆😆 in a relationship y’all need to be loyal too that kind of behavior is just crazy...

[samhradh_leannan]

I think if your behavior on social media is actually inappropriate or disrespectful towards your SO/relationship, then your SO has the right to ask you to change your behavior. However, deleting your account shouldn’t necessarily be part of that, unless you’re incapable of behaving more appropriately, which seems like a red flag in and of itself. If social media is a constant source of tension in your relationship and you’d both feel more comfortable simply avoiding it, then okay. But I think two mature, respectful adults should be capable of conducting themselves on social media in a way that doesn’t upset their partner.

[btbc92]

In marriage, yes. Honor and respect your marriage. But they must also equally uphold those vows. Now if you don't, then be prepared to lose your marriage. It's not worth it. Please don't believe a lot of people saying about controlling behavior. If you find them controlling, then why are you with them? It's so desprectful. If your not willing to sacriface then don't date or marry. It makes no sense to think you can do whatever you want and not consider how your choices affect your relationship. This is another reason why I don't date.

[samhradh_leannan]

Agreed. A lot of people these days have an idea that a healthy relationship means you should never make any change, sacrifice, or compromise. That’s not how it works. It’s all about comfort levels and doing what is reasonable and fair. Obviously there are things you should not do for a spouse or partner if you feel uncomfortable. But if you can’t manage to behave in a way that is respectful and considerate towards your SO, then you are simply not cut out for a relationship.

[jack_luprical]

this shows the individual you are in a relationship with wants increased control over your life, don't allow yourself to become isolated, that's the first steps to a very toxic relationship, it's important to establish that you will not give up your life just for his convince. if he won't accept that you are better off without

[MlleCake]

I appreciate this sentiment too. In a healthy relationship, partners are trusting and trustworthy.

[LawlietL]

I'll delete all my social media profiles just incase if she tells me too.

I'd expect the same for her and call it a deal.

I'd prefer keeping our relationship away from social media and focus more on real life.

[LawlietL]

I'd start with removing my lockscreen.

[PrincessPie]

Nope, i see that as controlling behavior.

[MlleCake]

If you're an internet addicted, cheater and liar trying to "go straight" and make it up to your partner, then probably yes you should. And go back to a non-smart phone. To be honest.

If you're just some regular person in a monogamous relationship, then you kill all your dating profiles. If you're trying to make excuses not to, then you need to accept that you're polyamorus and be honest about that with everyone you date or try to date.

If you're polyamorous, then you just don't "out" your partners, or mention them online without their permission. And you follow, to the letter, the agreements you have with each partner, whatever you negotiate.

[pleasestopthis]

A cheater will cheat even without social media, that's just pointless. Also, if you have to put a chain around your partner's neck to avoid being cheated on... that's so sad.

[MlleCake]

@pleasestopthis Hey, I'm not going to say it will cure them, but it can help for some people to remove a lot of temptation. I do agree, anyone determined to cheat will cheat.

[Lynzerilee]

A mature relationship means you trust each other, you respect each other's privacy, and each person is free and responsible for what they do in their lives and in regard of the relationship. Nothing kills a relationship more than lack of trust, which is the basics.

[onika97]

If his reasoning is valid, then yeah
If it’s just. A particular follower he has problem, I can simply unfollow or block the person instead of deleting the whole app.

Social media is a form of time pass for me. When I get bored and lazy, I use those. So if he wants me to quit it, I am assuming we are active couple.

[siempreparaiso]

No. I wouldn't close my account for the sake of my partner. only if I were to be texting romantically to another on social media, and I was being dishonest, then I can see closing it down, as its someone I care about (well honesty and trustworthy went down the drain) and not only I hurt that person but I disrespected and insulted the person I cared about.

[DizzyDesii]

GAG is the only social media i have and my boyfriend wants me off of it. He has FB, Twitter and Insta although he only goes on them like once a week to recruit people for his video game server. I dont ask him to quit his (although i want him to) so he shouldn't ask me to quit this (although i need to)

[lilmissumshine]

Are u serious? why is he asking u 2 leave gag

[DizzyDesii]

@lilmissumshine he's accepted im not leaving anytime soon but last year he made a big deal about it. Its kinda understandable since i used to talk to some guys here before i met him

[lilmissumshine]

Ok but if he wants u to get rid of your enterainment he needs to get rid of his

[SweedyPie]

If my partner is so insecure that they feel like I need to stop social media for them to be happy, they are not the person for me. Because if they are that paranoid, even imagining their way of being in the relationships is tiring. They need help!

[CubsterShura]

It depends. If it isn't like DELETE ALL YOUR ACCOUNTS CAUSE I FEEL JEALOUS then I would rather delete him from my life. Otherwise, when I was with my ex he told me to discontinue a few online forums I was in and I did it.

[tams450]

Some of the greatest things have been accomplished over social media. So many people have been given opportunities, jobs etc. Social media can only affect you if you allow it to be. You have to be able to trust your partner.

[Kitten967]

They can find other ways to do whatever you don't agree with without social media. Deleting social media won't make a difference. Maybe people should just stay faithful and respectful.

[ladsin]

C it would depend on your relationship and how you choose to handle your relationship. I probably wouldn't get rid of my facebook unless they had some really compelling reasons.

[Plumy]

Nope but if he makes me notice it's annoying then maybe I won't use this kind of apps anymore often

[Xavixk]

Only if you have given your partner reason to not trust you

[Lovemycountryboy]

Yes you should... But if it is to keep in contact with friends and family then no

[hasrett]

Of course not, that's controlling and would be a deal breaker if he asked something like that of me.

[thisismeshygirl]

I wouldn’t because its MY social media not his social

[Philyouup]

NEVER EVER give up shit for anyone unless its like unprotected sex, continuing sexual relationships.. that request is to quell a Jealousy issue.. that just leads to more issues..

[findingdreamland-1]

Hımm i wouldnot like it tbh. I would wonder why he wants such a thıng..

[Brettblythe2]

I honestly have no idea.
I am in a position I want to get rid of my Facebook but when I bring it up to my girlfriend she gets mad at me and says something on the the line of "You are trying to spite me." Or "Are you doing this out of spite to me?"

[Unit1]

Nein, that's manipulative and controlling and fucked up.
Better delete your partner instead and lose a big stone on your shoulders.