Social media is supposed to connect us — but for many couples, it’s creating a silent storm inside their marriage. Scrolling through perfect photos and highlight reels can make your own relationship feel lacking, even when it isn’t.
Comparing your marriage to others online can quietly remove satisfaction, and emotional closeness.
Let's Look At Some Of The Ways Social Media Harms Marriages
📍Unrealistic Expectations: Social media only shows the best moments, making your normal ups and downs seem like failures.
📍Jealousy and Doubt: Seeing your spouse’s interactions with others online can spark insecurity or suspicion.
📍Distraction from Reality: Constant phone checking or obsession with likes takes attention away from meaningful connection.
📍Pressure to Perform: Feeling the need to “keep up” by posting curated moments rather than being authentic.
📍Erosion of Privacy: Over sharing personal issues can invite outside opinions and judgment that complicate your marriage.
Here What You Can Do To Avoid It:
✅ Limit social media time: Set boundaries for how much you use social platforms, especially around your spouse.
✅ Focus on your own story: Remember that everyone’s journey is different. Your marriage doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s.
✅ Communicate openly: Talk about how social media affects your feelings and set mutual guidelines for online behavior.
✅ Practice gratitude: Regularly reflect on what you love and appreciate about your partner and relationship.
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✅ Be authentic: Share real moments and be honest about challenges — both with each other and on social media if you choose to post.
Social media comparison may seem harmless, but it quietly undermines the foundation of many marriages. Even your dear Mummy is not immune to the impact of social media comparison.
Protect your relationship by choosing connection over comparison, authenticity over appearance, and reality over curated perfection.
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