Social Media and Relationships: To Post or Not to Post?

Many couples grapple with the decision of whether to publicize their relationships on social media platforms. While some revel in sharing their love and milestones with the digital world, others opt for a more private approach. This debate has sparked discussions among university students, shedding light on varying perspectives.

Faith, a first-year student at Chuka University, voices concerns about the potential pitfalls of sharing intimate moments on social media. She highlights the discomfort of exposing personal aspects, such as pregnancy, to public scrutiny. Faith emphasizes the long-term consequences, questioning how such posts might affect future generations.

"I don't think it's good to publicize our relationships on social media. One of the trends I dislike is couples who shoot and expose belly shots of a pregnant lady. What if by any chance you miscarry, will the couple be able to bear the emotional effect after that?” she asks

Echoing similar sentiments, Eunice, a second-year student, warns of the impact on relationship dynamics. She argues that the pressure to maintain an online presence can strain relationships, leading to unresolved conflicts and eventual breakup.

“Some couples may decide to stay together even after breaking up or falling apart just to keep their social media influence yet in reality they are not in good terms. Social media has given rise to many fake couples as well. They will have to stick together for the sake of content and not love”, she says.

Contrary to these views, Steve, a third-year student, sees value in showcasing relationships online. He views it as a form of encouragement for singles to seek committed partnerships and for spouses to improve their contributions, citing examples of positive influences from social media personalities.

" I don't see anything bad when couples decide to post their relationship on social media. I actually see it as a motivation to the bachelors out here and serves as a motivation to find partners. It also motivates lazy wives out here. Just to mention the case of Popular TikTok sensation Sue Owino who is a very good cook to her husband has to some extent motivated ladies to cook for their husbands and do away with the house helps who they claim snatches their husbands from them" he says.

Expert opinions align with the need for privacy in relationships. Advocates emphasize the importance of safeguarding personal happiness from external judgment and potential harm. Keeping intimate moments offline doesn't signify relationship troubles but rather prioritizes individual well-being.

The Writer, Rosaline Odhiambo is a Second Year Journalism student at Chuka University

The Campus Review is a Publication of the Chuka University Journalism Club, (CUJOC)

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