We all know That Couple on Facebook. You know, the ones who are constantly posting selfies shot mid-smooch and Instagram snaps of the flowers their guy surprised them with "just because" and gushing about how on this day four years ago they went on a date with the best guy in the world that totally changed their life and blahbitty blah blah barf. (Yes, said with just a touch of jealousy.)
"Oh, man, we are gonna look so amazing in the Valencia filter, babe. Everyone will be totes jeal."
Well, guess what, people who make roll their eyes at Those Couples. (Including me.) Sorry, but they really are happier than us. Acccording to new research, people who post about their relationships on Facebook also report being more satisfied and secure. Specifically, people who post profile pics of themselves with their spouses are more likely to report being happy and having higher levels of satisfaction and closeness with their partners, and people are more likely to post information about their relationship on Facebook on days they're feeling particularly satisfied.
On the other hand, another study shows that more general activity on Facebook can lead to cheating, breakups, and divorce. But it seems that if a good portion of your activity is related to your own relationship, you're in the clear. Says the study's co-author, "It makes sense that someone who's happier with their life would post these kinds of pictures to show off their relationship."
Based on this and a quick review of my own Facebook page, I have concluded that I have a very happy relationship with cocktails, my family, and myself. I'm OK with that.
On with your adorable and slightly smug relationship bragging, happy couples!
How much do you post about your own relationship on Facebook? Does it annoy you when couples do that?
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