Giving away too much info?

In this era of technology, social media has become a platform for everyone to let anyone know about their life. Those who care to know and those that do not have the slightest idea of who you are get to have a slice of what is going on in your life like what you ate for breakfast, what restaurant you are at, what movie is making you cry and so and what have you.

I do not know if women are genetically wired to spill all their life happenings especially about their relationships on social media. Common posts like,“aww boo just sent me flowers or I don’t know about you but my boo just made my day”.
A week later, she will post, “kale all men are the same or I’m free at last.”

Showy
Pricilla Ariho, 22, student, thinks it is okay to post such information and says that she doesn’t see why you should hold back as long as you are writing it on your page.

“Girls love to show off, it is almost natural and when something nice happens to us in our life we will definitely want to share the details and if it is something bad that will be a way for us to vent about our hurt feelings,” she says.

Alison Businge, 24, a social worker thinks girls who post all their relationship details on facebook are not happy in relationships but are trying to make up for what is lacking in them.

No need for publicity
Some men cannot tolerate this kind of behaviour from women. Billy Mutegeki, says if his girlfriend ever wrote such posts on Facebook that would be his cue out of the relationship.

“A relationship should just be about two people so I see no reason why our issues have to be told to the entire world,” he says.

Embarrassing the parties involved
Jerry Olera, 28, an IT specialist, says he once dated a girl that always posted information about their relationship on social media, especially facebook. Dating was rosy but on break up, she turned nasty.

“The girl would write things and I would wonder if it was the same girl I knew, it was really embarrassing and at some point I had to call her and demand that she stops,” Olera says.

Lois Barungi, 29, mother of one argues it is not only women that post too much information on social media about their relationships but also some boys do and she says if the boys do it, why can’t girls do the same. She however does not think it is wise to let everyone know the nitty gritties in your relationship.

When it comes to what you post on the internet and Facebook, always be mindful. Be considerate of how it will affect you and your partner individually, as well as how it will affect your relationship.

Moderation is the key. By keeping your relationship private, you allow room for more intimacy and a healthier growth of affection.

Risks of TMI
“A relationship is meant to be between two people, the moment you let people in on it you open room for scrutiny.
“When you expose too much people will become interested in your life and this makes them involved in your personal life,” he points out. This could eventually lead to a break up.

We all know that ladies love to share, we have the urge to let people know when we are happy or when we are sad that’s natural but think about people that you are letting in on your private business. Michael Niyitegeka, Social media specialist