![]() There’s no easy roadmap for traversing digital relationships. How often are you comfortable communicating digitally? What things are you not comfortable sharing? What sort of conversations should be done in person? How do you balance your digital communications and relationships with the rest of your busy life? When beginning any form of new communication you should feel comfortable with placing boundaries with those you are communicating with or with yourself. If you notice any of these signs question how comfortable you are continuing communication. ![]() Harassers seek to take control over your life through such tactics. If your partner is trying to get information from you that you don’t wish to share, is overly argumentative, or showing other signs of harassment don’t be afraid to just block them and walk away.ĭigital harassment can take many forms and recognizing such harmful behaviors early can help protect you. Digital overload is very real and if your real life is suffering from your digital life: step back. There’s nothing wrong with taking a break from communicating through social media. It is important to feel comfortable when talking with others online or through text. ![]() Publishing an intimate photo or video that was shared in confidence with a partner. Doxing: Posting private information that was shared in confidence with a partner. When someone is disloyal or acts in an intentionally dishonest way. Making a partner anxious because they never know when they may receive an angry text or message. Angry, long text barrages/DMs/voice memos out of nowhere. When someone has a really strong, unpredictable reaction that makes you feel scared, confused or intimidated. Criticizing intimate/romantic pics to push for more extreme/graphic photos or videos. Publicly disparaging someone’s social media feed criticizing their posts/selfies. When someone does and says things to make you feel bad about yourself. Locking someone out of their device or accounts to prevent them from connecting with their friends and family. ![]() Pressure to spend less time on social media, so they can instead focus on the relationship. When someone keeps you away from friends, family, or other people. Tracking someone’s location via their device without their consent. Pushing a partner to delete a post or picture or asking them not to post in the future. When someone is jealous to the point where they try to control who you spend time with and what you do. Rather than owning up to spreading a rumor, saying that “someone must have taken my phone and read our messages”. Blaming technology for an action like claiming “someone else must have taken that photo from my device” or claiming their account was “hacked”. When someone repeatedly makes excuses for their unhealthy behavior. Sending unwanted nudes to someone with the expectation they’ll respond in kind. Doesn’t like or comment on all of their pictures or posts. Expressing disappointment when a partner. Claiming someone didn’t respond quickly enough to a text or message. When someone makes you feel responsible for their actions or makes you feel like it’s your job to keep them happy. Deleting emails, messages, or calendar invites purposely, to disrupt work or school success. Accessing a partner’s account without their consent and altering personal information or unfriending or unfollowing people without them knowing. When someone purposely ruins your reputation, achievements, or success. When a person refuses to share passwords or personal information their partner may respond with “what do you have to hide?” or “If you really loved me, you’d give me access.” Sabotage Or repeatedly asking to create a shared email/social media account. Demanding a partner shares passwords or logs in to accounts on their device. When someone tries to control your decisions, actions or emotions. Excessive and constant complimentary comments, likes, and posts - also known as “love bombing.” Insisting on constant contact that can include excessive DMs, texts, calls, etc. When someone expresses very extreme feelings and over-the-top behavior that feels overwhelming. Here are 10 unhealthy signs to look out for when you’re communicating with people digitally. When 4 in 10 Americans have reported experiencing a form of online harassment, it’s important to protect yourself. Talking over the phone or computer can give people the confidence to act in ways that are not appropriate. Just like our in-person relationships, digital relationships can be messy. It also allows for the creation of new relationships without ever meeting face to face. Phones and the internet have allowed for easy and constant communication between existing friends and romantic partners. Written by Writer’s Corps member Rachel Kern
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