according to media dependency theory, the higher dependence a person has on media the stronger the influence of media on the individual’s perceptions and behaviors (joo & teng, 2017, p. 36). it’s important not to downplay or dismiss the role social media plays in relationships. social media allows people to connect to family and friends who might be on the other side of the world. it’s important that you discuss with your partner what social media symbolizes and what meaning …

if this is the case, there are steps you can take to keep social media in its place and keep your relationship strong. according to a recent study, negative effects of social media on relationships are distraction, irritation, and decreased quality time.2 if someone is engrossed in a social media site, they are likely to miss or get irritated with a partner if they’re interrupted. additionally, for couples that are in a long-distance relationship or have to be long distance …

we met on hinge and both have careers that force us to spend a disgusting amount of time online. he confirmed my hunch: dozens of people come through his office looking to establish some concrete rules about interacting with the internet as a couple. her qualms were more direct: for the first seven months of hirt’s relationship, she had yet to make her debut on his grid.

“i’ve found i have none of the paranoia and jealousy i’ve felt in …

there is no doubt that social media is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family. the study went on to find that 70% of the men and women polled rated six out of nine online behaviors as a version of cheating. this is troublesome, especially when it starts to get in the way of precious couple-bonding time. but did you know that those who adore social media are 23% less likely to interact with their romantic …

however, a new study suggests all this posting and boasting about your relationship on social media may be a sign — or even a cause — of trouble in paradise. “posts on social media can create unrealistic expectations for partners or lead them to feel that their partner is only interested in sharing how great the relationship is if it’s on public display,” says jessica small, a licensed marriage and family therapist, premarital counselor and dating coach based out of …