10 Rules To Manage Your Marriage On Facebook

Marriage was once an exchange of vows and meeting of two souls. Now, it is an event on your Facebook Timeline after which you change your name and relationship status. This gets shared with the whole world. As the whole world slowly gets hooked on to Facebook, marriage is no longer a private affair. Facebook and your marriage are tied together in holy matrimony. And just like any other marriage, your marriage on Facebook has some rules.

If you play by the rules, your marriage on Facebook will be a smooth affair. And if you don't, Facebook can cause some severe marriage problems for you. Many people have blamed Facebook for breaking up their marriage. So managing Facebook and your marriage is something you have to learn. Once you are married, you are no longer permitted to post certain things on Facebook. Always remember, you are now tied to your spouse and whatever you post reflects on your spouse.

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Besides, you will also have a common pool of friends, so you need to be very careful about what Facebook Apps you use. Your Facebook account is now like a public relations interface for your marriage. If you manage it well, people will perceive you as a happy couple. If you manhandle your marriage on Facebook, it will ruin your personal life.

Here are some ways to avoid marriage problems owing to Facebook.

Discuss What You Want To Make Public

Every single one of us has a different opinion about what we should and should not post on Facebook. So, before you post something controversial, always discuss with your spouse. In the beginning, it is better to ask when in doubt because you never know what your spouse might not like.

Don’t Post Embarrassing Pictures Of Each Other

Always remember that your spouse is your ‘friend' only on Facebook. In real life, it is ok to post funny pictures of each other. But you cannot indulge in the same behaviour with your spouse.

How Much PDA Is Enough?

Public display of affection on Facebook is common. However, you need to discuss with your spouse and draw the line on how much PDA you will indulge in. Stay away from doing selfies and posting pictures that are very intimate.

Your In-Laws On Facebook

May be your parents-in-law are still not there on Facebook, but your spouses, siblings and cousins are. You will have to add them or else it will become a matter of marital strife. Just try to escape them as long as you can.

Sexist Jokes & Jibes About Marriage

Earlier, sexist jokes and funny posts about marriage were impersonal. But now, it will hurt your spouse personally. Especially because there will a hoard of anxious friends asking your spouse if everything is ok between the two of you.

Giving Space On Facebook

Living with too many rules on Facebook becomes difficult. In fact, at some point in time, your spouse might feel you are actually spying on him or her. So allow your spouse to breathe freely by giving space on Facebook

Beware Of Facebook Apps

If you have told your spouse that you are having a quiet dinner with your mum, don't post a status that says you are at a happening party. You tend to forget that your spouse will get the update immediately.

Don’t Get Tagged In The Wrong Pics

And when your friends post the pictures of that happening party, you will have to make sure that you are not tagged in it.

Your Ex, Facebook And Your Marriage

All you ex-lovers are on Facebook and so is your spouse. And they are free to talk to each other without your knowledge. So honesty is the best policy here.

Fights On Facebook

If you disagree with something your spouse says, then there is no need to say so on Facebook. Don't have a public spat on the social media because you are only providing entertainment to other people.