Perfect photographs, perfect lives… This is not Alice’s wonderland, it’s a social media. Social media, which has been decisive in every aspect from our social lives to our psychology, has caused a new problem especially in relations; digital jealousy. Neurologists share their views on digital jealousy which is the number one problem of the new generation relationships.
Social media undermines relationships
Social media, which is a good tool to meet new people, is also damaging male-female relationships. Before social media became an important part of our lives, while couples usually communicate by phone, the differentiation of communication tools brought digital jealousy to our lives. In the past, even though couples were jealous of each other, they tried to hide this feeling. Today, however, this jealousy can cause couples to restrict, argue and even end the relationship.
Thanks to smartphones, people can talk about themselves wherever they are. The place they go, the food they eat, the clothes worn, even the photos shared can become jealousy between couples. The reason why people share all this is the desire for approval and approval. Research shows that even people with serious relationships are meeting and dating new people through social media (peer search, dating, friend search sites). Increasing the time spent on social networks and misuse of these channels can lead to a decrease in communication, distrust, debates and even divorces between married couples.
Women are more jealous
Although the couples say that the most important thing in the relationship between men and women is the sense of trust, the spirit of control overcomes this idea. Men often want to know the password of their spouse or lover. Many women say that they do not look at their partners’ friendship with the opposite sex very warmly. Once digital media enters our lives, in the eyes of many couples, the opposite sex is a potential criminal trying to get you.
What should be considered on social media?
While using social media, virtual communication should not prevent real communication. Social media, which surrounds our daily lives, casts a shadow on face-to-face communication. Instead of spending time with each other, couples who are caught in the entertaining world of social media are moving away from each other and communication between them is disappearing.
The best way to solve problems such as jealousy and insecurity is for couples to communicate with each other and spend quality time. Of course, we should not overlook the fact that communication is not just talking but listening. Because such a perspective and attitude is an action that builds not to destroy relationships.
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