Social media is ruining my gf’s self-esteem. How to ease her insecurity?
I’m with my gf for 2 years. We don’t have any major issues other than the fact that she allows herself to be affected by what others post.
Like people who post ig pics that they went to fancy restaurants and expensive holidays, indulging in branded bags and wearing luxury items. Posting as though they are living a fantastic life.
I mean, I don’t really care as I think most of these are superficial and fake and also attention seeking.
My gf on the other hand, will feel jealous and sulk when she mentions so and so just went to where and where. Like we are planning to see cherry blossoms this year. She is ok with that but asked if we can visit somewhere further year end. I know she has friends who can go on multiple trips in a year. But we only budget for one trip this year. I’m not saying year end I won’t be planning anything but its likely we will not travel out for December.
She also told me her friends rents branded clothes and bags and asks me to sponsor her as a bday gift as she wants to try. I don’t see the point. Its money spent but end of the day you own nothing.
Only memories of the things worn if you had photos taken? I would rather we have a nice dinner and watch a concert.
She’s starting to act like I should be more supportive of her wanting to match up to her materialistic friends which I don’t think there is a need to. Both of us are earning a decent wage for our age but I think we are more on the thrifty kind of lifestyle. She does own a few nice and fancy items which I find it ok to treat ourselves once in a while. I just don’t see the need to rent branded items and clothes.
Here are what netizens think:
- Spending money you do not have to impress people who don’t care . Classic
- She’s digging your gold lil bro
- If she is unable to change her pov… You can change gf already.But if she says all these in jest and manja2 type, can give chance… But you shouldn’t indulge her in more than you yourself can afford.Perhaps tell her to stop being addicted to social media and read a book or something.