Excessive social media use is linked to couples fighting more. One study found that those who are dating people who overshare on social media tend to have lower relationship satisfaction (though positive posts about the relationship itself every now and then seemed to mediate that effect).

What are the negative effects of social media?

Social media may promote negative experiences such as:Inadequacy about your life or appearance. Fear of missing out (FOMO). Isolation. Depression and anxiety. Cyberbullying. Self-absorption. A fear of missing out (FOMO) can keep you returning to social media over and over again.More items