Social networks have long become an integral part of our lives. We publish our photos, share our thoughts and views on life, communicate with our friends and acquaintances. However, at the same time, social networks can have both positive and negative effects on our relationships. On the one hand, social networks allow us to easily and quickly keep in touch with people who are far from us. We can communicate with friends and relatives who live in another city or even another country. Thanks to this, our relationships become stronger and more stable. In addition, social networks can help us find new friends and acquaintances, which is also a positive factor. We can join interest groups, chat rooms and forums, which allow us to expand our social circle and find people with similar interests. However, social media can also have a negative impact on our relationships. For example, they can become a source of envy and discontent. We may begin to envy friends who live interesting lives, have good looks, or are successful in their careers. This can lead us to compare ourselves to others and feel unsatisfied with our lives. They can become a source of conflict in relationships. For example, we may discover that our partner is communicating with someone else on a social network, which can make us jealous and mistrustful. We may also begin to believe that our partner spends too much time on social media, which can lead to conflicts and misunderstandings. To avoid the negative impact of social media on our relationship, we can take the following measures: Limit the time spent on social media. We can set a certain time for ourselves that we will spend on social networks and make sure that we do not exceed it. Do not compare ourselves with others. We can stop comparing our lives to the lives of other people we see on social media and focus on our achievements and goals. Connect with real people. We can remember to connect with people in real life to strengthen our relationships and gain positive emotions. Don't trust everything we see on social media. We can remember that what we see on social media may not be entirely true, and not take everything for granted. Social media has a complex impact on our relationships, and we choose how to use it. If we use them correctly, they can be a useful tool for strengthening our relationships! Sincerely, Your psychotherapist, coach, interpersonal relationship consultant, Ilya Akhmedov.