For the women/men out there in their 20s to early 30s, how long after dating your partner did you guys post pics together on social media , or even your Story as a “soft launch”?

Would you want your partner to ask you before posting ?

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I'd be cool with them posting me as long as I'm not "tagged" in them. The tags are what let my friends and network see the pics. I personally wouldn't post anything with them unless we're married.

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25M. First “tease” on the insta story was ~1.5 months of being official. First tag on insta story was a little over 2.5 months of being official. First full on insta post with a tag was just over 5 months. I primarily use Instagram, I have a Facebook but rarely use it.

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soft launch? its a relationship not a start up company. maybe im a little different with it but once i’m actually official with someone then just post about it and not overthink it

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I dont have any social media but wouldn't care if my partner posted me

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26F - faceless post while exclusively dating and full tag when engaged

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No social media, no posting, keep it clean. It seems everyone is either addicted, hooked or otherwise dependant on social media to remain relevant or valid. I understand for teenagers and young people because it’s more appealing for them but there comes a certain age where privacy and discretion must be maintained at all times.

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Keep your private life private! You don’t need anyone’s approval but each others

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I don’t post on social media very often, but I don’t mind if he does(even as early as a first date) . It’s kinda flattering when he posts something. It’s like he is proud to be with me. He doesn’t need to ask, but it’s nice if he does, very respectful.

Hard launched at 6 weeks- posted a pic of us at a football game

I would post on my story once we became exclusive. So probably 6-8 weeks of consistent dating?

You get a spot on the grid only after we’re official.

Agreed. If he’s active on social media otherwise and refuses to show that side of his life after 3 months, it’s a red flag.

Sadly I learned that the hard way.

I recently deactivated my Instagram but when I had it I hadn’t posted in feed since I stated dating my now wife 6 years ago. I think I posted 1 story of her the entire time.

I’m a firm believer in privacy, the only people who know what’s going on in my life are people in my life. Not everyone in your orbit means/wishes well and sharing too much about your relationship opens you up to people’s machinations like this… https://www.reddit.com/r/offmychest/s/cMpQv97QMH

Hate following is a real thing.

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