I [22 F] am feeling uncomfortable with my SO [22 M] ~1yr, 's ex parading herself around on our friends' social media accounts.

That's one persons opinion, but why should I have to put up with someone who wants to try and wiggle their way back into someone's life the entire duration of my relationship? Why isn't that considered crossing a boundary no matter what medium it's present on? If it was on the phone would it be different? Through text message? These platforms are public and exist to be interacted on, yes, but it doesn't take meaning away from the fact that you're not a different person while you do it, and not all of it is absent-minded. You're still accountable for your actions, and you can still have the intent to be conniving. It's a little close-minded to fundamentally believe that all use of social media is harmless and frivolous. In which case, why even comment on MY post to begin with? You're now somewhat invested by carrying on the conversation in responding in the first place. I'm just saying, though you don't know me and though this may be the first time you've ever interacting with me, you ARE interacting with me, and that relationship can grow stronger with every response. And every 'comment' and 'like' can mean more and more to a person over an extended period of time. I'm not condemning any social media action, I'm condemning the person behind the action because that's the human part, and that's the conscious breathing mind that actively makes these decisions knowing full well what their intent is. If you disagree and only think of your social media use as meaningless and nothingness, that's completely fine. But if you're willing to admit that, you have to be willing to admit that it may not be the case with all users, especially when that interaction is emotionally charged.

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