Why do we stalk on social media?

Turns out, observing other people’s lives is actually a biological instinct. And in the age of social media, where lives are presented on a platter and require only the slip of a thumb, it’s easy to indulge in those instincts. In fact, sometimes, we let our impulses run wild in the most unproductive ways.

Is it normal to stalk someone on social media?

There’s a difference between stalking and lurking on social media. When we say “stalking” we really mean “lurking intensely.” Stalking would be going to their home and their work and watching their every move. Lurking on someone’s social media pages is a normal thing, even if–big picture–it’s crazy and a bit extreme.

Is your boyfriend’s social media stalking a red flag?

If he’s more preoccupied with likes, followers, and comments than he is an active participant in your relationship… red flag. Conversely, if you have all the females that he follows memorized and are stalking his every social media move WHILE being in a relationship with him, that’s not love.

Is social media ruining your relationships?

But when it comes to social media and relationships, attention-seeking behavior is a definite red flag. When you consistently seek attention on social media, you’re basically proving that for you, image and external validation take precedence over authenticity, substance, maturity, and connection. And what is life without any of those?

Is someone stalking you by liking your photos?

Everyone has a story about accidentally liking an old photo they shouldn’t of. It can easily happen and, when it does, it’s embarrassing. However, by definition stalking is repetitive and obsessive behaviour. So, if someone is liking your pictures a lot it’s a constant reminder of their presence and can be quite threatening.

Why do you appear higher up on people’s Facebook friends list?

Technology site Alphr has suggested that when you use Facebook it collects data about the profiles you view and that could play a role in how high up someone’s friends list you appear. Everyone has a story about accidentally liking an old photo they shouldn’t of.