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In less than a decade, social networking has transformed how we stay in touch with friends, shop, network and gather our news. Many of the almost 1 billion users of Facebook ? and the millions who use Twitter, LinkedIn or blogs ? cannot imagine communicating without these tools.
The publisher Harlequin?s 2012 Romance Report shows just how technology is changing the way men and women communicate with each other. The potential to enhance intimate connections is unlimited. However, social networking sites can open a Pandora?s box of relationship destroyers ? unleashing everything from affairs, the rekindling of past toxic relationships, jealousy, imaginary online relationships that replace face-to-face intimacy and online stalking, to name just a few.
Here are the most common problems that wreak havoc when real-life relationships play out on social media sites:
? Full disclosure: Anyone involved in a committed adult relationship should be willing to be public about that status on Facebook. Of course there are a few exceptions to the rule, but if your partner refuses to disclose your relationship in their social networking life, it?s probably a red flag.
? Trust: It goes without saying that you and your partner should be friends on social media sites. If your mate doesn?t let you see everything their online friends can see, you should be suspicious. If a trust issue has come up and your relationship is potentially on the line, both partners should be willing to share emails and Facebook and text messages to provide reassurance.
? The past: It?s flattering when an old flame seeks you out online and sends notes or pictures. It?s tempting to reach out to former partners, especially if your life or relationship is in a rut. But this kind of interaction will only distract, distance and potentially damage your real-life situation. Reminiscing briefly is pleasant, but that should be as far as it goes.
? Too much information: In the heat of an angry moment, it?s tempting to vent online. But does the world really need to know that he forgot your birthday or she talked your head off during the big game? Be smart about what you post for public consumption. Call a friend to unload instead. Disrespecting your partner in public is never healthy for a relationship.
? It?s permanent: You?d think we would have all learned by now that whatever we post, tweet or email is permanently recorded ? even if messages are deleted, the account is closed or the hard drive is wiped clean. None of us knows when our online activity may come under scrutiny ? just ask anyone involved in a contentious divorce. Keep your online activity conflict- and drama-free.
Article source: http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20120219/LIFESTYLE/202190301/Social-media-means-more-ways-fall-into-out-relationships?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cp
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