I can't help but notice how some women seem intent on upstaging each other on Facebook. What was once a platform for merely catching up with buddies has become an outlet for posting more selfies, pictures of children, or photos of vacations than one's friends -- and getting as many "likes" for them as possible.
You might be wondering why the title mentions only women. It's because, from what I've observed, men seem a little more Facebook shy. I hardly see my male friends post anything other than humorous pictures ("memes") and videos. If I do happen to see them in pictures or videos, it's usually their wives or girlfriends doing the posting.
In other words, it appears that women generally make the Facebook experience much more personal than men, as if they desire more attention and validation from others. They seem to be far more showy, with posts showcasing new dresses, jewelry, or their kids' diplomas.
I'm not saying that all women on Facebook are this way; in fact, some hardly get around to using Facebook at all. Nor am I implying that there are no men who are Facebook attention hounds themselves. In general, though, it's women who seem to exhibit more narcissistic tendencies.
It's always been said that women are highly competitive with one another. Many can't stand seeing someone else in a prettier dress or sporting a better body.
Over time, our lives have only become busier, preventing us from partaking in as many social engagements as we've grown accustomed to (think stay-at-home moms, for example). Thus, we've come to rely on sites like Facebook to sustain and nurture relationships.
Since women can't size each other up or get as much positive feedback in person, they turn to Facebook. Studies have shown that Facebook "likes" and comments can actually improve one's self-esteem and self-worth. Moreover, it's likely that more women than men seek this cyber boost, judging from the whopping number of pictures and videos of themselves that they put up on their Facebook wall.
Have you noticed the same trend? Do women put more of themselves on display than men do on Facebook? Do you sense women try to outshine each other?
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You might be wondering why the title mentions only women. It's because, from what I've observed, men seem a little more Facebook shy. I hardly see my male friends post anything other than humorous pictures ("memes") and videos. If I do happen to see them in pictures or videos, it's usually their wives or girlfriends doing the posting.
In other words, it appears that women generally make the Facebook experience much more personal than men, as if they desire more attention and validation from others. They seem to be far more showy, with posts showcasing new dresses, jewelry, or their kids' diplomas.
I'm not saying that all women on Facebook are this way; in fact, some hardly get around to using Facebook at all. Nor am I implying that there are no men who are Facebook attention hounds themselves. In general, though, it's women who seem to exhibit more narcissistic tendencies.
It's always been said that women are highly competitive with one another. Many can't stand seeing someone else in a prettier dress or sporting a better body.
Over time, our lives have only become busier, preventing us from partaking in as many social engagements as we've grown accustomed to (think stay-at-home moms, for example). Thus, we've come to rely on sites like Facebook to sustain and nurture relationships.
Since women can't size each other up or get as much positive feedback in person, they turn to Facebook. Studies have shown that Facebook "likes" and comments can actually improve one's self-esteem and self-worth. Moreover, it's likely that more women than men seek this cyber boost, judging from the whopping number of pictures and videos of themselves that they put up on their Facebook wall.
Have you noticed the same trend? Do women put more of themselves on display than men do on Facebook? Do you sense women try to outshine each other?
Share your comments and then read more interesting posts by clicking here: How to Understand People
Here's a sampling of HOT posts:
Why women should NOT kiss men on the first date
CAN'T MISS: Surprising Benefits of Sex
Here's how men and women view sex differently...
SHOCKING: A woman who has sex with...a tree?
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