Even though I can see the point of why we should not show off our good life because someone out there are suffering, I disagree.
Why?
I'm struggling to find a spouse but I love seeing pictures of my friends getting married because it helps me to reassure myself that getting married ain't bad despite being super scared about it at the same time. (Plus, I get to "borrow" your ideas. #SisOpportunist )
I love it when my friends post their pregnancy pictures. It means that they're one step closer to become parents.
I love it when my friends post pictures of their purchases. They work hard and I think they deserve to treat themselves in any way they want. I can't afford it? No problem. I'll find something else that I can afford.
I love it when my friends posted pictures of the meals that they have. Doesn't matter that they're lavish or not. It shows them that they are able to feed themselves.
I like to see all those posts. I like to see people who seem to do better than I do. Why? If I care a lot about the person and I see that they do well while I'm still trying to figure things out, I'll go, "At least this person is doing okay." One less problem for me to worry about.
Whenever I feel sad, I actually like viewing those kind of posts. They make me smile and feel good. They make me feel that my problems are temporary and they can be settled. I feel more energized and inspired. I don't need people to tell me that there are more people out there who had it worse than me. It just gonna make me feel guilty and less likely to solve anything. Want me to be more appreciative, list down my strengths and privileges. Or, just say, "You actually can handle things pretty well."
While it's good to be considerate about other people who are struggling, please also consider the fact that your posts might make a person smile. The world is cruel, especially now. It's sadistic, crazy, backstabbing and bloodthirsty. I am a misanthropic bitch and I constantly fear for my life. While I know that there are good people out there, I constantly need reminders that despite all the shit happening in this world, at least the people I know are doing fine. So I can suck it up and relax. See, this is the foolproof way to make me suck it up; by letting me know you're doing fine so I can suck it up and not ruin your parade.
Thanks.
