Communication is essential for human survival and progression. Undeniably, no man can live in the solitary confines of his own boundaries. He should convey his thoughts and form relationships with others to carry on as he is considered a social animal. Since language has helped us indubitably to achieve understanding, it has served as a way for civilizations to ensue. As of today, communication is not only limited in personal discourses; it has been given greater array by means of social media.
Truly, the internet has made the world smaller and people closer. You may have attained the benefit of reaching out to others; however, you became less aware that you’ve given less attention to the ones just beside you, and that is your partner. So, is social media really a relationship wrecker? You know what, it doesn’t have to be. To find out how to prevent it from ruining your relationship, seek out the few suggestions listed below.
1. Notify your partner about your social media activities. Not everyone is an enthusiast of technology. While there are those who are self-confessed techno geeks, there are the ones whom we brand as tech nincompoops. Be that as it may, make sure that your partner has enough knowledge of what social media is all about if he/she isn’t acquainted to it. The less your partner knows about it, the more likely he/she will become apprehensive of it. Whenever you take a session online, inform your partner of the transactions you’ve made, may it be accepting friend requests or establishing business connections. Make your partner realize the importance of social media to one’s life to make it something easy for him/her to swallow.
2. Never neglect your partner. Life is no doubt multifaceted. There are a lot of aspects that need our attention. And now that social media has grown even more popular, you yourself can’t get enough of it. Unconsciously, you tend to withhold your responsibility to your partner, and that is your constant attention. Never forget to make your partner feel valued. If you want, you can buy him/her the eBook accessory he/she has always wanted to have. Don’t be too engrossed with what the internet has to offer; make good first of what’s around you before reaching afar.
3. Take a step back, and reflect. Our addictions are often the things that we can’t admit to ourselves of having. We tend to deny and rationalize that it’s just but normal to be preoccupied with those things. However, in order to see if your preoccupations have turned into addictions, take a step back, and reflect. If what you are doing already takes a toll on your relationship, then it most certainly isn’t of any help for you. After that, I think you already know what to do.
4. Set some timeouts online. The 24 hours we have daily sometimes isn’t enough to do everything that we need to accomplish. Like it or not, something has to be sacrificed in trying to complete everything in your docket. If there is that one thing, then let it be the time you allot for social media, not the quality time you spend with your partner. Don’t be like the others who always bring a portable charger with them to make sure their device won’t be caught in a low battery crisis. Remember to keep your relationship a priority, so at the end of the day, everything will turn out well.
5. Keep relationship issues in person. Perhaps, it’s better if both you and your partner are into technology. At least, it will be easier for both of you to understand each other for the tech stuff you do. Let’s take that into account; when relationship issues arise, it’s best to settle them personally rather than venting your emotions out in the open—in the internet—for release. Be wary because this might just complicate things that will lead to the demise of your relationship.
With internet access almost ubiquitous, people can’t seem to live their life offline. Better if you have the kind of cheap mobile phone that is just for call and text, not a smartphone that you can use to login your social media accounts. Keep in mind, the life you create online is nothing but a trail of bits of binary codes; what matters most are the people by your side whom you need to give your attention to.
Truly, the internet has made the world smaller and people closer. You may have attained the benefit of reaching out to others; however, you became less aware that you’ve given less attention to the ones just beside you, and that is your partner. So, is social media really a relationship wrecker? You know what, it doesn’t have to be. To find out how to prevent it from ruining your relationship, seek out the few suggestions listed below.
1. Notify your partner about your social media activities. Not everyone is an enthusiast of technology. While there are those who are self-confessed techno geeks, there are the ones whom we brand as tech nincompoops. Be that as it may, make sure that your partner has enough knowledge of what social media is all about if he/she isn’t acquainted to it. The less your partner knows about it, the more likely he/she will become apprehensive of it. Whenever you take a session online, inform your partner of the transactions you’ve made, may it be accepting friend requests or establishing business connections. Make your partner realize the importance of social media to one’s life to make it something easy for him/her to swallow.
2. Never neglect your partner. Life is no doubt multifaceted. There are a lot of aspects that need our attention. And now that social media has grown even more popular, you yourself can’t get enough of it. Unconsciously, you tend to withhold your responsibility to your partner, and that is your constant attention. Never forget to make your partner feel valued. If you want, you can buy him/her the eBook accessory he/she has always wanted to have. Don’t be too engrossed with what the internet has to offer; make good first of what’s around you before reaching afar.
3. Take a step back, and reflect. Our addictions are often the things that we can’t admit to ourselves of having. We tend to deny and rationalize that it’s just but normal to be preoccupied with those things. However, in order to see if your preoccupations have turned into addictions, take a step back, and reflect. If what you are doing already takes a toll on your relationship, then it most certainly isn’t of any help for you. After that, I think you already know what to do.
4. Set some timeouts online. The 24 hours we have daily sometimes isn’t enough to do everything that we need to accomplish. Like it or not, something has to be sacrificed in trying to complete everything in your docket. If there is that one thing, then let it be the time you allot for social media, not the quality time you spend with your partner. Don’t be like the others who always bring a portable charger with them to make sure their device won’t be caught in a low battery crisis. Remember to keep your relationship a priority, so at the end of the day, everything will turn out well.
5. Keep relationship issues in person. Perhaps, it’s better if both you and your partner are into technology. At least, it will be easier for both of you to understand each other for the tech stuff you do. Let’s take that into account; when relationship issues arise, it’s best to settle them personally rather than venting your emotions out in the open—in the internet—for release. Be wary because this might just complicate things that will lead to the demise of your relationship.
With internet access almost ubiquitous, people can’t seem to live their life offline. Better if you have the kind of cheap mobile phone that is just for call and text, not a smartphone that you can use to login your social media accounts. Keep in mind, the life you create online is nothing but a trail of bits of binary codes; what matters most are the people by your side whom you need to give your attention to.
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