Recently on my Facebook newsfeed I have seen the same type of post regarding, "Social media is ruining my relationship." Social media has grown since the 2000's. This day and age is fully engaged online. This is becoming a problem with how people are interacting with each other.

Relationships or just dating in general is harder now than ever. Most people meet online. Some never in person. But those types of relationships that do meet in person are still struggling. They are struggling because social media is consuming one or both partners. One partner may feel the need to be totally involved with social media daily. This makes the other person want more attention and in return they may get depressed because of the lack of attention from their partner.

I can personally say that being on social media can be addicting. Yes, I said it. I, Cara Marie Guinn, would've called myself a social media addict until recently. My partner told me that he was lacking my attention and I wouldn't physically put down the phone. But now, I am more hesitant to. You never know when or if you will see that person last so make every moment count. Spend time with your person. When they ask you to put down your phone, do it. Don't say, "Give me a minute." Be like Nike, Just Do It.

This shouldn't be an on-going problem unless the people in the relationship absolutely don't care about each other. But if you do, you would sacrifice anything for them. Social media doesn't ruin relationships, the people do it themselves for choosing it over their partner.