Investigating the effects of a particular subject - The impact of digital envy and online contrasts can harm a couple's bond.
Social networking can take a toll on relationships, as demonstrated by a representative study involving 3,340 people in relationships. The study, conducted by the dating website Elite Partner, highlighted how social media often leads to conflicts in a relationship.
There are times when partners showcase themselves differently online than in real life, are continuously recording or can't look away from their screens. Furthermore, idealized portrayals of relationships on social media sites add to the strain. Among younger couples (up to the age of 39), constant comparisons with others make them feel like their relationship is dull. This phenomenon is called "comparatorship".
Over a quarter of respondents experience "phubbing", or digital jealousy, as their partner prioritizes their smartphone over them. Over a third of individuals aged 30 to 39 and a fifth of individuals aged 40 to 49 want their partner to devote as much attention to them as they do to their cell phone.
The survey results suggest that social media can be stressful for partners. Fifteen percent feel anxious about the flawless images of other couples, and around one in four adults under 30 and aged 30-39 believe their relationship is boring when they compare it to others. Additionally, ten percent feel that social media leads to unrealistic expectations of their relationship, especially among young men under 30, where this figure is one in three.
Constant photo sessions on social media strain male relationships
Male relationships are especially affected by constant photo sessions like those for influencers. The survey found that 25% of 18 to 29-year-olds and 27% of 30 to 39-year-olds dislike when their partner spends a lot of time on social media photos. Meanwhile, one in four men under 30 feels like they're serving as their partner's personal photographer. Additionally, 24% of men aged 30 to 39 perceive their partner as exhibiting a different online persona compared to their real-life self.
Despite the challenges, social media doesn't always have negative consequences: 38% of couples enjoy jointly posting on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Approximately one-third of respondents favor being mentioned or linked by their partner, and 28% like to post pictures together. Men aged 18 to 39 enjoy this most, at 46%. Furthermore, nearly one in five couples feel that showcasing negative moments on these platforms strengthens their relationship.
Psychologist Lisa Fischbach stresses that spending too much time on social media can lead to neglect in a relationship and can result in digital jealousy. The culture of comparison on these platforms breeds insecurity and negatively impacts self-esteem. Younger couples are particularly susceptible to these effects. To avoid relationship issues, couples should set clear boundaries for digital engagement.
Source: Elite Partner
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