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How Social Media Destroys Your Relationship
Social media has made it easier for people to know more about other peoples lives than ever before. Pictures of happy couples, usually tagged #couplegoals, have flooded social media blinding many young couples to the reality that people will only show what they want you to see. You only see the good times. No one shares their arguments, their bad moments or the numerous number of times they irritate each other. Couples only show the side that will bring them more likes and comments to gain social media popularity.
Social media can have a negative impact on relationships if misused. Excessive time spent, jealousy-inducing posts, privacy invasion, or online infidelity can strain trust and communication, potentially leading to relationship breakdowns.
The carefully curated images on social media can take a toll on your love life. Most times people compare their relationship to these social media relationships which look good on the outside and this has led to not only breakups but emotional abuse. You will end up putting pressure on your partner expecting them to be someone they are not, leaving you asking questions like “Why them, why not us? Why aren’t we doing this and that? Why don’t you do this like this person?”
It is important that you understand that no relationship is a bed of roses and comes with its ups and downs. Most importantly you have do what works for your relationship rather than comparing it to what you see on social media.
Here are some useful tips for you to apply in your relationship instead of comparing.
Find comfort within
Seeking validation or using others relationship to define yours is a sign that you do not have confidence in your current status. You might notice that everyone but you is getting worked up or others seem happier in their relationships than you. Don’t allow this to make you start questioning the state and progress of your relationship.
In order for you to feel more confident, fight the urge to let other couples benchmarks be a yardstick for measuring your relationship. Be happy in yours and put in efforts to make it work.
Avoid playing the blame game
Saying things like “Why aren’t we like that other couple?” or “If I was with him or her then things would be different,” only destroys the bond between you and your partner. It also breaks the trust since you blame your relationship challenges on your partner without taking responsibility.
Instead of putting the blame on your partner, focus on what you like about your connection. Remind yourselves of what made you fall in love. Go out of your way to do things for each other.
Get real with your friends
Swap relationship stories with your friends. Hearing them open up about their relationships and the struggles they face will kill any assumption you might have.
You and your friends will also be able to advise each other on how to handle the challenges you face. Sharing like this will give you a sense of relief as you realise that you are not alone. Ensure you do this with trusted friends who have your best interests at heart.
Turn jealousy into action
Your first reaction when you see those romantic getaways shared on social media might be envious however, you can turn this into positive action. Instead of letting that jealousy eat you up, organise a fun activity that you and your partner would enjoy taking part in.
Use these instances as reminders to get out and get active instead of spending countless hours online.
Take a break from social media
If you try everything else and it doesn’t work, take a break from social media for a few days or a couple of weeks. Spend this time reminding yourself of what really matters in life. Focus on being the best version of yourself and making things better in your life. And when you do go back online, unfollow anybody who doesn’t add value to your life.
Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has gifted his wife, Chioma, a diamond-encrusted Richard Mille wristwatch valued at $300,000 during their white wedding in Miami, United States, on Sunday.
The luxury timepiece is the second Richard Mille watch Davido has given her, following a similar gift alongside Birkin bags for her birthday in 2023.
The Miami ceremony followed the couple’s traditional wedding in Lagos in June 2024 and their court wedding in March 2023.
Pictures and videos from the event have been widely shared on social media, sparking excitement among fans.
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This pain really paining, Cubana Chief Priest explains absence from Davido’s white wedding
Celebrity barman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has opened up about his absence from Davido’s wedding in Miami, Florida, citing long-standing US visa challenges.
In an Instagram post on Saturday, Cubana Chief Priest stated that he woke up with “mixed feelings,” expressing both happiness for the couple and sadness over missing the event.
He noted that sometimes, life’s challenges serve as a reminder of human limitations, despite personal success.
Sharing a video from Davio’s traditional wedding held in Lagos in 2024, the entrepreneur wrote, “Woke up this morning with mixed feelings. I’m happy, and I’m still sad at the same time.
“Sometimes, God has a way of making you understand that you are powerless regardless of all you may think you have.”
Responding to criticism over his absence from the white wedding, Cubana Chief Priest said, “I appreciate the bashing because that has given me multiple reasons and proofs to apply again.”
Addressing the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, the entrepreneur wrote, “#usinnigeria do it for me this time. You can clearly see how disappointed and hurt the world is to see me absent at my best friend’s wedding. You need to give me access to get my fat ass into America. Well, delay is never denial — CP is still hopeful.”
Despite his absence, Cubana Chief Priest said his wife and family were present at the wedding to represent him.
He wrote, “The largest part of me, which is my family, my beautiful, elegant, expensive, eloquent and sophisticated wife #_deangels, is there to share in this luxury blissful experience. So I’m there in body and spirit.
“I’m wishing my best friend #davido and his beautiful wife #thechefchi an amazing wedlock.”
He further stated that he will reapply for a visa next week, saying, “#usinnigeria I’m in again next week. Please give me access to the greatest country in the world. This pain is really paining.”
Earlier in January, Cubana Chief Priest revealed on Channels TV’s Rubbin’ Minds that errors made on his first visa application, which was filled out by someone else when he was younger, have persisted in the US immigration system and continue to cause denials.
“I have been denied access to America. If I had a visa to enter Yankee today, it would be a dream come true,” Cubana Chief Priest said.
“Somebody filled out my form when I was much younger and was trying to get into America. Some mistakes were coming up during interviews. And I think they have it on their system. Anytime I came, it kept popping up.
“David tells me about America and the lifestyle. It is something I want to experience. I hope very soon I am going to get access to get into Yankee”, he said.
Ekwutosblog reports that celebrities and friends joined Davido and Chioma for their pre-wedding party in Miami, United States, on Saturday.
Social media personality, Okunyele Idris Olarenwaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, has shared his views on men in the United Kingdom, UK.
In a recent Instagram post, he stated that the men in Uk are too broke for his taste.
According to Bobrisky, these men often share apartments and split bills, which he finds unimpressive.
The social media personality expressed his expectations for any potential suitors, insisting that they should be seen on designer wears to impress him.
He justified his expectations by referencing his own ability to rock luxury brands.
“By the way Uk men are too broke, avoid them.
“They share apartments they share bills among themselves, ewwww.
“Before any Uk guy can approach me please come correct. The least wristwatch I want to see you wear is Presidential Rolex and a designers slippers If me as a girl can rock Presidential Rolex why can’t you?” He wrote
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