Scared of being exposed on Instagram!

Dear My Momma Says,

After a recent divorce, I’m now in a new relationship and taking it slow. I’m not at the point where I’m comfortable exposing my business on social media for the world to see. It feels like at every function, my friends are constantly taking selfies and photos for Instagram and FB and I always end up in them. Solo or with my new guy! I like my privacy. What should I do?

No Pictures Please

Stefan Says...

In the climate we live in today…there’s no hiding. Social media opportunities exist everywhere. Does that mean you have to hunker down and never step foot outside your door ever again? Of course not! But if your friends taking pictures for the ‘gram really bothers you, step out of frame. Turn your head. Block your face with your arms. If your ganster with it, block the camera with your fists in true anti-paparazzi form! Just kidding! When it comes down to it, you owe no-one an explanation about your presence at an event, who you were with, or who your (boy/girl)friends are. So smile (or look really pissed off) and live life!

My Momma Says…

It's understandable that after a recent change in your marital status you might want to have a little “privacy.” And, you're probably weighing whether the new relationship is just a rebound thing or a keeper. These are sensible feelings. But, here's the thing. Social media is about friends and happenings. No where does it say that if you wind up in a picture with someone you have to explain or categorize your relationship with them. You can still socialize with your friends, selfies and all, and maintain your privacy.