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Stop Judging Your Friends’ Happiness On Social Media

Because complaining about someone else's happiness says more about your character than theirs.

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In today’s society, social media is something that is used regularly. People even post about what they had for breakfast, so it would seem normal that they post about the things that make them the happiest. You can choose to show your Facebook buddies your babies, your "fur" babies, your boyfriend that you are so in love with, and things you are passionate about, like working out, etc. These are all things that are important to you, and if you are the type that likes to post on Facebook or Instagram, then naturally you post about the things that make you the happiest. However, people will still find a way to complain about the things that you share on your own page

Why do we slam each other’s happiness on social media? If someone posts pictures of their baby or their family, why would something so precious make you upset that they are posting about it so much? The same statement goes for pictures of significant others. If someone is posting a lot about the person they are dating or are married to, then why is that annoying? They are most likely with the person all the time, so if they want to post a cute picture then go ahead! Make memories! The same statement carries to a person taking selfies or posting a lot about working out. Why would you hate on that? There are so many people in this world that are insecure, so someone posting something that gives them confidence is awesome for them. In the words of "Mean Girls," “You go Glen Coco!” The same statement applies to whatever makes you happy.

Instead of tearing each other’s happiness down via social media, we should praise each other’s happiness. There is so much negativity in the world that complaining about someone’s happiness says more about your character than someone else’s. If you can’t find it in your heart to be happy for the person, then you can delete that person. Personally, I love seeing pictures of my Facebook friends’ babies, puppies, cute couple pictures, and awesome bodies that motivate me to get off the couch. Not one ounce of me thinks that it is annoying or makes me upset. Why would someone else’s happiness make me upset? We should all encourage one another and be happy that someone else has found happiness instead of complaining about it.

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