Are there Social Media Rules for Relationships?

Psychiatrist and relationship expert Dr. Ish Major breaks down some relationship rules when it comes to social media, having a “work wife” or “work husband” and watching adult films.

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[thomasparker]

Social media definitely does cause conflict in relationships and marriages

[adrianhemmer]

Social media ruins relationships and marriages.

[milwaukeemotor]

I also dislike the term "work wife", it's diminishes the sanctity of "wife"

[abcde]

I disagree. I broke up with my boyfriend because he was vulgar on social media and flirting with others. He broke all the borders. It's disgusting.

[maenad]

If your partner is taking photos and posting shit that is obviously validation seeking outside your partnership then they DO NOT respect you. If your partner is complaining about you & shaming you on social media they DO NOT respect you. It does not inherently have anything to do with lack of trust on anyone’s part

[vanidaknutson]

It's not ok to watch porn, it's addictive 😕. This guy knows nothing. Flirting with any coworkers is wrong. You're married act like it. You can have a friendship without flirting.

[samsonite]

You cannot have a work wife or work husband/ vice versa. Period. If you get along with a person at work that's the opposite sex - That is your coworker. Nothing else. Make a mistake -and they'll snitch you to the boss. Then you'll understand who your real husband/wife 'really' is.

[nadinebelfrage]

this guy is so uninformed, he doesnt even know the damage that porn does to the relationship and to self esteem, he is probably defending men like him, wants to keep secrets in commited relationships and make his partner like she/he is not enough by watching porn.

[TheCupcakeicecream]

My bf just posted a very inappropriate sexual caption with a pic of himself on insta. I told him I thought the caption was inappropriate and disrespectful towards me and he told me I'm childish and insecure and negative. He said nobody he follows knows me and its very minor. He didn't see where I was coming from and said he won't delete/edit the caption....I walked due to the fact he was not willing to consider my feelings.whats everyone's take on this?

[watchertowwer]

Wrong advice, this doctor wrong, total transparency, respect, love, loyalty

[milwaukeemotor]

anyone who watches pornography needs serious psychological counselling, they're brainwashed

[kristle_virgo-empathic]

When you come to social media or in the workplace boundaries is a must in your relationship. No flirting no playing no communicating with X is an old flings leave it alone.

[JoeZoch]

Walls or windows. No relationship happens between walls. Dopey ass show and advice

[emilywoollett]

Lost 3 of my relationships due to porn use. A screen is not real, your partner is. That is time & energy you could use together instead. Do not recommend.

[habiecabrillo]

Totally disagree, boundaries are necessary for a healthy relationship, but flirting and even emojis, it's questionable

[ashayvette]

I disagree with not exchanging social media because I caught my ex asking women on dates online and our counselor suggested exchanging social media as a way for him to make amends and it was an excellent idea.

[williamfrazer]

Social media destroys relationships, facts !

[Sunshinegal]

Lol…laughed when it went dead silent in the audience when the psychiatrist and relationship expert said it was a “horrible idea” to share passwords.

[darriusbonner]

What is it when you’re in a long distance relationship with an AIRMEN, she claims she doesn’t has any social media accounts, then later find out she has more than 23 different social media accounts with (one of them is with unknown name & another one with another man’s name) her name spelled & pronounced different.

[TerriSellay]

Yeah because you checking on him could never be BECAUSE HE IS TELLING A WOMAN HE WANTS TO SLEEP WITH HER...No no the problem is because you are insecure and thats the WTF