Social Media & Relationships

Social media has made us more connected, but it has also brought some new problems into the mix. According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, among those whose partner uses social media, 23% say they have felt jealous or unsure of their relationship because of the way their current partner interacts with others on social media. From "single" married men jumping into DMs and "couple goals" to the fetishization of black men and unrealistic expectations, the girls discuss the effects of social media on relationships.Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Visit our Sponsor...Are you a single parent in college working on your degree who needs assistance? Apply today or support our sponsor H.O.P.E., Inc. @ https://hopbe.orgListen to H.O.P.E.'s founder's story on U Talk, I'll Listen.Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities:Ask Black People - If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, use this link.Share this episode with a friend.Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts.Follow us on social media.Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices and join our panel of black people.Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the HostsBlacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com.Continue the Conversation on Social Media:Instagram - @blacktivitiespodFollow Shannon - @justshanofficialFollow Lisa - @monalisathepoetFollow Karen - @theekkrobertsThreads - @blacktivitiespodFacebook - BlacktivitiesSocial Media and Romantic RelationshipsHow Social Media Affects Relationships in Modern TimesPew Research - Dating and Relationships in the Digital AgeCopyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC