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Why Are People Faking Their Lives on Social Media?
Most of the time, they make me sick.
Have you ever scrolled through your Facebook or Instagram feed and seen people living what appears to be a perfect life?
Maybe they are always on vacation.
Or they have a new car or house.
Or they are in a perfect relationship. And while it’s easy to write these people off as “lucky” or “rich,” the truth is that many of them are faking it.
During my earlier career days, I used to envy all of them.
And it brings depression since I would tell myself — am I not good enough?
There are times that it still gets into my system. But I have validated most of these people are living on a fabricated island to deceive others in their circle.
They are putting on a persona that isn’t reflective of their day-to-day lives.
But the question is, why?
There are a few different reasons why people fake their lives on social media. For some, it is simply a way to escape from their reality.
If their life is a bit mundane or they are going through a tough time, they can log onto social media and pretend to be someone else for a while.
It is a form of escapism, and it can be addictive.
I have a friend who posts a lot about their bags, cars they own, and vacation places they have been into
And no issues with that
When I am happy, I also do the same thing.
Some people do humble brags, and it irritates me. I even had an acquaintance who borrowed money from me so that he could fly to the beach insane.
Who am I to judge — there might be solid reasons behind the act. But some I could not take, so I unfollowed them to manage my feeds
The truth behind these trickeries is insecurities untold. For others, it is about validation. They crave likes, comments, and shares because it makes them feel good about themselves.
They get a rush from knowing that other people are looking at their life — and they feel good about it.
