Valentine’s is coming.
Heart emojis, couple selfies, matching captions. I love it!
There’s nothing wrong with posting photos of your partner once in a while. But when every moment turns into a public display of affection, it starts to feel less about love and more about validation.
There’s nothing wrong with announcing an engagement, sharing wedding photos, or capturing a special trip together. Those are milestones worth celebrating.
But endlessly documenting the daily grind of romance is different. People who are truly enjoying each other’s company don’t usually pause to frame it.
I once knew a couple who seemed perfect online, always smiling, always in love. But behind the posts were arguments and tears. When they broke up, everyone was surprised. Those who knew them weren’t.
Real happiness doesn’t need proof.
Bliss doesn’t need Facebook likes.
Contentment doesn’t need shares.
And the rest of us don’t need to know about #DateNight.