Interactions on Social Media Create Mistrust Between Partners
Experts emphasize that likes and follows on social media platforms lead to serious mistrust between couples and highlight the importance of digital boundaries.
Virtual interactions and social media use in the digital world negatively affect relationship quality by creating an element of mistrust between partners.
Digital Infidelity Debates
Expert Psychologist Arzu Hamurcu states that small likes or follow requests on social media platforms bring about major arguments in relationships.
Emphasizing that turning off the screen does not mean the problem is resolved, experts point out that actions on social media can create deep mistrust.
Boundary Setting and Open Communication
While it is reminded that every movement in the digital world is a matter of setting boundaries, partners need to use clear language regarding past relationships.
It is stated that couples proceeding with mind-reading methods will have to face bigger crises and that emotions should not be ignored.
Password Sharing and Privacy
It is stated that password sharing, which is frequently encountered in relationships, does not represent one hundred percent trust and that personal privacy must always be protected.
Attention is drawn to the importance of partners listening without judgment to the points where each other shows sensitivity.
Rebuilding Trust
It is noted that constantly bringing up the same issue after boundary violations harms the relationship.
It is recommended to re-establish boundaries with concrete examples, prevent the recurrence of arguments, and resort to couple therapy when necessary.