Should You Be On Social Media When Going Through a Divorce?

Whether it’s sharing the joy of a newborn, a fantastic or sad experience, or navigating the tricky waters of a divorce, it’s important to remember that what we post online can have lasting effects.

Navigating social media during a divorce requires careful consideration. While sharing your thoughts and feelings online may be tempting, this can easily backfire. Even changing your status from married to divorced, or single, could have the potential to be used against you. Social media fuels misunderstandings, create conflicts, and even impacts the emotional well-being of everyone involved, especially children.

For the most part, people post things that are extremely positive, critical, or depressing. Many are too revealing which, divorced or not, is not a good idea to post on social media platforms.

Sometimes, the best approach is to take a break from social media until the divorce is finalized. If you do choose to post, think about the long-term consequences. Will this post hurt your spouse, your children, or even yourself? If there’s any doubt, it’s better not to share.

Emotional and impulsive posts can complicate the divorce process, making it harder to resolve issues and potentially damaging relationships further. It’s also wise to avoid posting under the influence of alcohol, as this can lead to regrettable decisions.

Updating your privacy settings is another crucial step. Tightening security can help prevent unwanted eyes from seeing your posts and protecting your privacy during this time.

Lastly, remember to monitor your children’s social media activities. Divorce is challenging enough for them without the added stress of social media pressures. Keeping a close eye on their online presence can help protect them from further emotional harm.

Family Divorce Solutions comprises well-respected, experienced and trained attorneys, mental health professionals, financial professionals, and child specialists who work as a team to reach a complete and satisfactory resolution for everyone involved.

Contact us today to see how we can help you and your family through your divorce by using the Collaborative Divorce Process.

Note: This information is general in nature and should not be construed as legal/financial/tax/or mental health advice. You should work with your attorney, financial, mental health or tax professional to determine what will work best for your situation.