Not every couple needs a social media reality show



I’ve never quite understood the compulsion. You know what I’m talking about, don’t you? That pervasive, almost aggressive need for couples to broadcast every single detail of their relationship on social media.

From the overly curated "date night" photos that look more like professional shoots to the "prank" vids with obviously rehearsed reactions to the saccharine paragraphs declaring undying love, it feels like an unspoken competition for who can appear the most enamored. And honestly, I can’t help but wonder: why do people try so hard to convince everyone else of their love, when that energy could be poured directly into the person standing right next to you?

Not every relationship needs to be a reality show. It certainly doesn't require a dedicated social media page, complete with a cutesy couple hashtag and a timeline of every "milestone" meticulously documented for public consumption.