Posting regular loved-up status updates on Facebook may result in slagging from your friends but a new study has shown that it could be an indicator of a strong relationship.
The research, carried out at the University of Houston and Pennsylvania State University, analysed the online behaviour of 188 students in relationships and found that those who posted loving messages about their partners were happier than those who didn’t.
“Posting about one’s relationship on Facebook may be positively related to the quality of the relationship because it symbolises making a public commitment to the relationship,” said lead author Mai-Ly Steers.
“An individual is highlighting to themselves and to others that the relationship is an integral part of his or her self.”
According to the Huffington Post, relationship expert Caroline Bearley encouraging people to follow their instincts when it comes to sharing the love but warned against oversharing on social media.
“Share pictures of your other half and the adventures you have together on Facebook and you’re probably going to be accused of being a show off. There is a fine line between sharing and over sharing – we don’t need to see the two of you snuggling under the covers,” she says.
“But don’t let the haters stop you from sharing your love online with friends and family if you want to, after all it’s your Facebook wall and what you post is up to you. You can spend your life worrying what others think, if they don’t like what you share they can unfriend or hide you. Don’t stop being yourself in case others are offended that you seem too happy.”
