Women are hiding their boyfriends online and there's more than one reason why
13 days ago
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- #privacy
- #social media
- Women are increasingly reluctant to post their boyfriends on social media, preferring to maintain an independent image.
- A Vogue article titled 'Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?' highlights a shift in how heterosexual women present relationships online.
- Posting a partner frequently can be seen as 'cringe' or 'culturally loser-ish,' and is no longer considered an achievement.
- Some women avoid posting their relationships due to patriarchal pressures and the desire to avoid appearing 'boyfriend-obsessed.'
- Influencers may avoid posting partners to maintain brand consistency and audience engagement.
- Privacy concerns, aesthetic preferences, and beliefs like the 'evil eye' also deter women from sharing relationships online.
- Anxiety about online permanency and fear of judgment contribute to the hesitation in posting personal relationships.