Undoubtedly social media has changed the way relationships work and people interact online. Whether you’re “single”, “in a relationship” or navigating the choppy waters of an “it’s complicated” status, one slip of the finger and much drama can ensue. In fact, back in 2011 Facebook was named as the top cause of relationship troubles in the US. With this in mind, we’ve pulled together the top 8 things you should never do when you’re on Facebook and dating…
1. Write “I love you” or “I miss you” on their Facebook wall
Yes, yes, you might love them or miss them but it is not a good idea to write these phrases – or anything else that is overly sentimental for the world to see – on your partner’s wall. Even if you are trying to make someone else jealous, this is a bad idea and will make you look all soppy and well, just not very cool. Save the sweet nothings for when you see him or her next.
2. Add his or her friends or family before you have met them
Want to make a bad first impression? This is pretty strange behaviour and however much you feel like you have heard all about them and are looking forward to meeting them, do not press the “add friend” button.
3. Post endless picture galleries of the two of you
OK, so you’re having a great time together but do not fall into the trap of adding endless photos of the pair of you cuddled up together, taking endless selfies while eating takeaways. A few choice snaps from a holiday is fine but leave it there.
4. Change your relationship status without talking about it first
Is it official? Are you sure you are in an exclusive relationship – and your partner is too? Do you want everyone to know about it? Be cautious when changing your relationship status and wait until you are both serious enough about it to announce it to your Facebook friends.
5. Write cryptic messages
There is nothing more annoying than a cryptic post, which is clearly meant as a dig at someone else. If you’ve had a row with your partner, sort it out face to face and do not use Facebook as a place for passive aggressive point scoring.
6. Have no sign of them on your profile
If your Facebook page has no sign that you are actually in a relationship, this is not fair on your partner. Whether it is your relationship status, the odd photo or at least some sort of hint you are dating someone, you should have some hint that you are no longer single.
7. Keep loved up pictures of you and your ex
Everyone has old relationships but delete pictures of you and your ex looking particularly cosy out of respect for your new romance.
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