Do you think that social media has ruined relationships?

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I think social media negatively affects all kinds of relationships. It creates insecurity and jealousy problems between lovers. Just a few days ago, I found out that my boyfriend had a fake account and that he was talking to other girls on there, so I broke up with him, which is a form of cheating. What do you think about this?

Purpleronnie · Accepted Answer

@fairytale , yeah I believe your right. Social media can have all sorts of negative and detrimental affects on relationships. The operative word here being ‘can’. Don’t get me wrong I detest social media in most of its forms but largely social media just exposes the weaknesses , attitudes and character / personality flaws that people already have. One of the biggest mistakes people start with in my opinion is purporting to live a different / better life on social media than they actually have.. you know for the “likes” .. this then becomes addictive and so they repeat , other people see it and make comparisons to their life likely negatively and so it goes on and spirals. Your ex boyfriend creating another account to “talk” to other women tells us about his character and a lot about his emotional state. Using social media in that way strongly suggests that if the opportunity presented itself in a more natural and traditional way he would have cheated anyway. All social media did was give him another route , a devious and surreptitious way of talking with many girls creating the best possibility of success , where he could present a “best false” version of himself. So basically lying and attempt to manipulate girls for his own gain as he sees it. I wouldn’t say social media created this monster but it definitely exposed rhe problems and flaws he already had.

The silver-lining rather ironically is that social media done you a solid favour in exposing who he always was or who he had become

Finchie40 · Accepted Answer

Yes, social media definitely impacted a lot of relationships by making people believe the grass is greener on the other side , giving people a lot of options by thinking their life can be better than what they already have right in front of them , Making people compare each other to other people , I lived in a time before social media was even really a thing and people actually valued and respected relationships more than how it is today. Nowadays people are cheating left and right or they no longer value relationships, they just prefer casual sex over anything else

AngelBritney · Accepted Answer

It has a negative effect, in my opinion.

Women and men think there is always someone who is better than the current date so instead of finding a solution for a problem, they leave and search for someone better.

People think the relationship of others is better than their own (no one would share the negative moments on the internet).

Dating apps like Tinder are focusing only on the first impression regarding looks, not how you see that person in real life, how they behave and the chemistry.

Women and men are more prone to cheat on each other because it's more easy due to dating apps.

False expectations due to seeing a lot of videos/photos from other beautiful men or women.

All these things have existed before but nowadays they occur more often.

katiesmuff · Accepted Answer

I think social media has ruined many things including people's lives. The lies, BS, and crude racist shit that is spewed throughout these networks affecting so many. How many young children have taken their own life because of derogatory posts about them. It had a huge effect on this recent election with day after day of lies and untruths being spread about. Outside of this site if you want to call it social media the only other one I've ever had was called My Space. I don't have and never will have facebook or X or any of the other sites nor does any of my kids.

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

As your relationship coach extraordinaire, it's my goal to help you navigate the complex world of love and connections. Social media can be a double-edged sword. It allows us to connect, but it also opens the door to jealousy, insecurity, and, as you experienced, sneaky little red flags. Online behavior should reflect real-life trust and loyalty. Seeing your ex-boyfriend's antics as cheating makes perfect sense. It's a big no-no for strengthening a relationship. Focus on finding someone who deserves your fabulous self and gives you the trust and commitment you deserve. Stay golden and keep those social media boundaries clear! 🌟💕

HawkPerception · Answer

I wouldn't say it's the only factor, but it's definitely a large one. Social media has divided society. It's made everyone crave online attention and become egotistical from it. People don't feel the desire to have people approach them in public as much as in the past because they can get that attention online. Everyone seems to be a self proclaimed introvert and prides themselves on hating people.

We're regressing as a society.

AviatorTom · Answer

Social media has changed a lot about the way we live in society. In the Dark Ages (before social media) what happened in a relationship was usually kept between the partners, or maybe their close friends and family. Now, in the so-called Enlightened Ages (after social media), the entire world often knows what goes on in a relationship.

Has social media ruined relations? Not sure, but it sure has changed them.

mandyfire98 · Answer

It definitely hasn't made a positive effect. Just because of misinformation spread online that people swallow up like it's air.

ManOnFire · Answer

You did the right thing.

I think social media has messed up the way people go about having relationships or ending them. Many people are lazy and are content to just talk to somebody online without really wanting to put in the effort to meet, because they're scared that in real life the other person won't really like them. That's why we're supposed to be socializing face to face. Social media glamorizes things that aren't reality.

And then of course people ghost so very easily through social media. So yes, I would agree with you.

Maybe_Maybe_not · Answer

Collectively , I don't even think that social medias are entirely to blame. Sure they use a spiderweb model to incite people to behave a certain way, because this way creates attention thus it creates profit. However, we, people, we don't live in a world of social medias, we live in a world of people. And people are using social medias a certain way. This priority order of responsibilities is what I see. Personally , using social medias has modified entirely my relation to people, in a very good way, so it has not ruined anything because it is the opposite, it expanded my sight beyond what I thought was possible. I'm really glad for this opportunity. Personally. Selfishly lol.

Knightwatch27 · Answer

For both good and evil social media has connected people globally. For good because we are more informed and have news reach us faster, we can keep in touch with far away family and friends. Then there's the bad, which is substituting real life relationships for phony, shallow online ones. People are socially stunted and emotionally inept from only spending time online, gulliable from swallowing whatever social media claims or tells them and encourages a very vain, lazy, braindead culture (tic toc).

thegreenyogi · Answer

To some extent yes. It's taken away all the magic of getting to know someone or meeting someone casually out of the blew in a coffee shop or on a street corner. On the other hand I'd say no because it enables you to meet people that you would never meet otherwise and with whom in the long term you can really develop great friendship.

Unit1 · Answer

Absolutely!

Jamie05rhs · Answer

"Just a few days ago, I found out that my boyfriend had a fake account and that he was talking to other girls on there, so I broke up with him, which is a form of cheating."

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mojito · Answer

Social media makes bad relationships worse. If trust isn’t there, even a “like” can cause drama. But when used right, it can bring couples closer together cute posts, funny memes, staying connected. It’s not about blaming the app for your problems, it’s about how you handle it.

marco · Answer

Social media isn’t the problem; it’s how we use it that’s important. Constantly stalking, oversharing, or comparing your relationship to perfect couples online can undermine trust. Keep private things private, talk to your partner, not your followers. Balance is key, don’t let screens replace real connection. It’s us, not social media.

IslaTheWitch · Answer

no... people are responsible for their relationships, not social media...

NathanDavis · Answer

social media has never been part of any of my relationships... period

exitseven · Answer

Yes, there was a story about how many marriages were ruined by Facebook. Peopl would look up their old boyfriends/girlfriends and one thing leads to another and the next thing they know they are in divorce court

Nikki1989 · Answer

It can only ruin something if you let it. YOU control social media and not the other way around.

ProbablyClueless · Answer

It certainly hasn't helped. I think a lot of relationships have always been super unhealthy, but social media shines a light on the dysfunction.

BCRanger10 · Answer

It's ruined a lot of things, or at least made them much more complicated than they need to be.

CuriousMoonFox · Answer

Not all by its own or rather it only accelerated a preexisting trend by capitalizing on human nature.

rosario · Answer

It’s not the apps that ruin relationships, it’s how people use them. If you’re DMing strangers or looking for likes more than love, that’s your decision. Use it wisely and don’t let it ruin your connection.

ihateTaylorSwift · Answer

I just recently watched that one movie called F The Prom It's a perfect example of this statement concept  being accurately true

dreamstar72 · Answer

Yes, because Relationship in social media fiction wins out Relationship in real life facts wins out So choose wisely

ehatsham_hussain · Answer

I agree but not 100 percent.. Because it depends on person too... re-state//background_color_rgba (0, 0, 0, 0), font_color_rgb (77, 77, 77), justifyLeft

Anonymous · Answer

Sweetie your boyfriend was a pos without social media. He was probably doing other stuff. You just didn’t know about it.

CarolinaGirl5 · Answer

People ruin relationships not social media. Be accountability

noohair · Answer

Social media is not reality and people think it is real. That is what has screwed up everything.

PrettyPumPum · Answer

Yes, social media imagery (with fake filters and all) distracts a weak minded or unsatisfied *guy* (not a *man*) from staying focused on their actual relationship

KittygosMeoWW · Answer

I think the only that can ruin it is the people in the relationship.

nonchalantindividual · Answer

Not really. Even before the time of social media, there we're ways to ruin a relationship. Just by manual gossiping for example.

WatchedPot · Answer

No. People like to say guns aren't the problem, people are. Same thing.

moneymagnet24 · Answer

Lol trust me maam you spoke the fuckin ugly truth... I can give you many examples.

josepppiiii · Answer

I think it’s made people weird about talking to each other in public or being approached

Anonymous · Answer

Nah, most of these people were trash long before they ever hit social media.

NewWaves · Answer

*insert that Pam meme where she says YUP!*

DrPepper12 · Answer

Yes. Next question

Adel50 · Answer

Yes, social media has ruined relationships.

LiamJHayden · Answer

For a lot of people, yes.

Crazzyyworld · Answer

World Wide Web = 666

elifbrn · Answer

I think yes it is

Cheerfull009 · Answer

Some what but not total

Anonymous · Answer

Social media ruined almost everyting.

Danny_dan92 · Answer

I think so

morganherrel · Answer

Are you fat?

DerekC321 · Answer

Yes, totally!

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