3 Phases of Social Media/Publicized Relationships

Often times you would hear people say, “If you want your relationship to last, keep it off social media.” Although there is some truth to this statement, some couples can find longevity through social media showboatism (yes I made that word up), but there are levels to this. Below are a list of phases, that I’ve observed and experienced with social media publicized relationships.

1. Let It Burn Phase

During the first few months to a year of the relationship couples are so in love, and want to share that bliss with the world. This is the time that, unbeknownst to them, your timeline is saturated with images and posts of this new found love. Every moment appears so perfect and genuine that it will either leave you in awe or make you sick. Either way, these love birds don’t care about your opinions, because for them this is the best feeling in the world; and nothing or no one will come between this.

2. Fall Back Phase

The presumed bliss highlighted in the “Let It Burn” phase has ruffled some feathers. Not everyone is down for the new couple’s happiness, especially bitter exes or ex flings. It is during this phase that malicious onlooker(s) can’t help but to stir the pot. Now the lovers are finding out things www.mindanews.com/buy-levaquin/ about each other that they rather have not known; I mean, after all, ignorance is bliss. While they are working things out behind the scenes the “lovey dovey” post have ceased. Viewers are left wondering if the couple are even still together.

3. Discreet Phase

Most couples usually don’t make it past the “Fall Back” phase, but for those that do– a lesson about being more discreet is learned. Those once saturated/annoying post that filled your timeline a few years ago are now more spontaneous than frequent; as if letting the public know, “we are still here, but not here for you.” It’s in this phase the relationship has become more real and less showboatish. Couples that make it to this stage usually make it to forever.

This is where I provide my disclaimer *rolls eyes*. Of course not all publicized relationships go through these phases, and of course my listing may be bias; but for those of you that are still in the “Let it Burn” phase, ENJOY IT!! Those are the moments that you will need to reminisce on to make it through the “Fall Back” phase. However, the “Discreet” Phase is when you actually get to the authentic part of your connection; and there is no feeling like it.

Racqui B