Title: How Social Media Affects Relationships, From Partners to Friends
Headings: How social media affects relationships, from partners to friends
How social media affects relationships, from partners to friends
Kelly Burch
Social media can help foster a lasting relationship, or it can ruin it.
Social media can foster genuine relationships
Social media may also negatively impact relationships
How to build meaningful relationships online

Content: People might feel left out or infer that they're not as important if they're not being shared on social media," Moore says. Cyberbullying, which 23% of teens report experiencing, can also negatively impact relationships, whether you are receiving mean comments or sending them to someone else. For example, cyberbullying has been linked with an increased risk for depression among both victims and perpetrators. How to build meaningful relationships online
In order to grow a relationship that started online, whether platonic or romantic, you should show your genuine self — not just the social media version. " Building healthy relationships is founded on being yourself, not trying to be someone you're not, or hiding parts of yourself," Moore says. To deepen a relationship that started on social media, Moore suggests talking on the phone or meeting in person. This allows for more fluid conversations, where you can interact in real time. Remember that the people who you meet online can become an important part of your life. "If a relationship created through online resources is treated with respect, consideration, and slow construction, it can be a great way to meet someone you might never have had the opportunity to encounter," Grant says. More: