5 Things Never to Post on Social Media

If you follow me on social media, then you would know that even though I am in the business of mentoring and supporting happy marriages, I don’t generally post much about my thriving marriage.

I recently shared how a friend of mine was shocked about all of the things going on in my life when we met up last time, even though we connect on social media. It’s true. I don’t spend a lot of time on social media telling everyone about my personal life. But, that doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with sharing there. I know a lot of people who use it to keep people updated, stay connected, and share a lot of great things going on in their lives.

However, I’ve seen my fair share of dirty laundry or hurtful things aired on Facebook. There are just some things you shouldn’t post, especially about your mate. 

Here are 5 things you should never post about your spouse.

1. Don’t Share Personal Details.

We know you think your spouse is totally adorable, but you can easily cross a line of sharing something that will embarrass them. Maybe you love the way they “baby talk” their dog or how they pick all of the toppings off of their pizza when they eat it, but you don’t need to post about it. 

2. Don’t Share Pictures They Haven’t Approved Of.

Everyone should be given a chance to approve or disapprove of pictures before they end up online. This is especially true if they didn’t know you were taking the picture to begin with. You may think they look amazing while they sleep, but they probably won’t want the world to see that.

3. Don’t Post Anything Snarky About Them.

Maybe you and your mate love to joke around or say snarky things to each other. The problem with social media is that it doesn’t always come across well. A flirtatious jab may come across as meanness. Even if they don’t have a problem with it, others might get the wrong idea about your relationship. 

4. Don’t Post Expensive Gifts They Bought You.

Of course you are madly in love with the new diamond earrings they bought you for no reason, but flaunting it is not necessarily the best idea. You actually put yourself at risk for more than just resentment from your friends. These days, many people have their posts public, which means anyone in the world knows you have something of value.

5. Don’t Post Fights or Disagreements.

This should go without saying, but since I’ve seen people do this, I feel like I must address it. There is never a reason you should post about a fight or disagreement you are having with your mate. That’s not something you should post about any relationship. It looks a lot more like drama than someone looking to make the relationship right again.  Resist the urge to vent on social media or it may come back to haunt people. It is important that we think first about who may see the post. What will people believe, or interpret? How may it affect me, my mate or even others? And what is your motivation for posting this? How about you? What are your top things you should never post about your mate?