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Nal

Updated 2mo ago

Partner Wants Me to Delete Social Media Posts - Is It Normal?

Is it weird if ur partner wants you to delete all of the posts of yourself on social media or is that normal? my partner wants me to get rid of all the pictures and videos of myself on Instagram but said I can keep the ones of my friends, but I kinda don’t want to am I beings selfish or?

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KendraRobotrix

3mo

Definitely sounds like a red flag
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TheUltimateGinge

3mo

Definitely a red flag
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Bre19

3mo

red flag for sure
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xdarkridex

2mo

@KendraRobotrix the size of those massive flags they fly at huge auto dealerships
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Eraser

3mo

That sounds like an attempt at a form of abusive control. Not wanting you to have social media is a way to control what you post and do, please be very careful and do not just delete your posts if posting makes you happy.
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Nal

3mo

ok thank you! I think there was a lil misunderstanding I talked him abt it because I thought he meant he even selfies which he kinda did say that at first but then he said just the ones with my whole body like certain poses and certain cloths
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Bre19

3mo

this is very true!
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Overheated_In_LA

3mo

This is just a difference between a modern relationship and a traditional one. In a traditional relationship, your partner is absolutely justified to ask you to refrain from displaying yourself to others in a sexually provocative manner, like low-cut shirts or short shorts, because traditionally people expect each other to be monogamous and loyal. Modern relationships are very different, they are not big on monogamy or loyalty, and view this kind of attitude as needlessly controlling, because they expect cheating as a course of life. So, it depends, do you want a traditional relationship where both parties expect loyalty? In that case, then your partner is right to ask you to delete your social media. Do you want a more modern relationship where cheating is not going to be a big deal between you? If so, you can keep social media. Have that discussion with your partner, and make these decisions as a couple
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Nal

2mo

well I’m not really a traditional person but I do value loyalty and I’ve had a partner before that asked something similar before and other things such as not wearing certain clothes, removing people and not going out and I did all those things and then he cheated on me multiple times. So I do see that as kind of controlling but I definitely value loyalty but also trust, and I feel like I shouldn’t have to remove pictures of myself that to me aren’t provocative I totally get removing ones that are
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bunbunii

2mo

brother eughh,, this ain’t it..
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Beetle444

3mo

Yes, it’s weird and controlling. Based on your comments, it sounds like he’s feeling insecure about other people seeing your body, and that’s something yall can discuss in your relationship but it doesn’t justify him telling you what you can and can’t post.
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Bre19

3mo

yes it's not okay for a partner to ask you to do something that sounds controlling
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BraeburnGirl

3mo

That’s not only a red flag, but borderline abusive. Trying to isolate you from people and keep you from other friendships. Get out now!

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