15 Most Embarrassing Dating Pics Couples Post Online

Falling in love is wonderful, and if you've experienced it, you probably know just how great it can be. The feeling of being in love can be such an overwhelmingly strong emotion, that you might want to shout your love for your significant other from the mountain tops, or whatever elevation or rooftop you can find. Of course, this doesn't necessarily mean that you should. The same goes for what you share about you and your significant other online, through social media. It can be very easy to get carried away with your feelings and forget that there are some rules of etiquette when it comes to what you share online for the whole world to see.

When people seemingly obsess about their significant other on social media, it can be really annoying or uncomfortable for everyone else around them. While it's true that love should always be celebrated, there is also definitely such a thing as going overboard with the way in which you choose to do so. So, before you post that photo of you and bae, take a look at these 15 social media faux pas that you should probably avoid if you're part of a couple.

15 Try And Enjoy Your Dates Instead Of Posting About It

Date nights can be a great time to spend quality time with your significant other. However, when you're with your partner, you should probably focus your attention on them, rather than your phone. Taking photos and videos of our whereabouts is such a part of our life now, that you might not catch yourself doing it. With that in mind, you should really be mindful and stay present when you're out with your boo. It can be easy to get carried away by taking snaps of your fancy dinner, or those movie tickets you just bought, but date nights should be about connecting to your partner, and not the internet. If you're too busy with social media, your partner may feel like you'd rather spend time on your phone than them.

14 The Gifts You Give And Receive Don't Need To Be Advertised

It's not uncommon for people to give their significant others gifts, whether it be for a special occasion, or just because. This kind of sweet and generous gesture is something to be appreciated. However, showing it off on social media for everyone to see might be in poor taste. By posting the things your partner gives to you as gifts, it sends a humble-brag message, as well as puts pressure on your partner to continue to give you extravagant gifts, because posting about it makes it seem like now there's an expectation for you to receive presents like that all the time. It isn't fair to your partner, and other people shouldn't be made to feel like your relationship is any better than theirs, simply because you receive material things form your significant other.

13 Please Leave The Hand-Holding Tavel Photos To The Originators

Photographer Murad Osmann is responsible for the now iconic, hand-holding couple photo that everyone tries to emulate on Instagram. Osmann and now wife Natalia Zakharova became famous when their travel photos went viral on the internet, and at this point, it's highly unlikely that you haven't seen any of their photos before. The romantic shots are of Zakharova walking into an exotic locale while holding Osmann's hand. Since then, couples around the world have tried to copy their photos. While imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, in this case, everyone else's photos just end up looking a little bit corny. As well, everyone knows exactly what and who you're trying to copy when you recreate the image, and it's rarely as good as the original. It might be best to save the artsy, romance photos to the professionals.

12 We Get It, You Kiss. Keep It Off Of Social Media

One of the most classic (and annoying) types of couple photos is the kissing photo or kissing selfie. Most people who have been in a relationship have probably taken a photo like this at one time or another. However, not everyone has posted it online, and perhaps people should just avoid doing so in the future. Posting photos of you and your significant other in an intimate moment such as a kiss is a bit T.M.I. and a bit obvious, as far as couple photos go. If you're in a relationship, odds are, people are aware that kissing is something you probably do. However, it may not be something that they're looking forward to seeing, especially all over their social media news feeds. If you must post a kissing photo, please do so sparingly, as people don't really need to be spammed with public displays of affection.

11 Even Innocent Couple Selfies Need To Be Posted In Moderation

Your social media feed should be a reflection of your personal life, if you so choose. Of course, being in a relationship means that your significant other is probably going to be a big part of your personal life as well. Posting about you and your partner isn't the worst thing in the world, but like most things in life, moderation is key. It's likely that people follow you on social media because of you bring to the table as an individual. It can be off-putting to have photo after photo of you and your boo all over your social media channels. As they say, variety is the spice of life, so it might be a good idea to add different kinds of photos to your feed so that you're not just posting about your relationship.

10 Remember, "Monthsaries" Are Not Anniversaries

Anniversaries are a way to celebrate each year that you and your partner have been together. Some people celebrate wedding anniversaries, while other celebrate anniversaries of each year they've dated. Please keep in mind that an anniversary is an annual celebration. Celebrating “monthsaries” for every month that you and your significant other have been together is just flat out excessive and a little bit juvenile. If you and your significant other choose to celebrate each month that you're together, that's your prerogative. However, keep in mind that you may want to do so in private. A “monthsary” is just a little too much for social media, and most adults just go about their business without having to make everything they do in their day-to-day life public on social media.

9 You Should Probably Avoid Faking "Cute Couple" Photos All Together

If you aren't in a relationship, seeing people post all about theirs on social media can be a little bit frustrating. You may even find that you start longing for a similar connection and want to be in a relationship as well. While this is a totally natural response, what isn't cool is faking a relationship for the sake of appearing like you're happy and in love. Just like it's not okay for someone in a relationship to be constantly posting about it if you aren't in a relationship, you probably shouldn't pretend to be. Not only is it immature, but if you're “caught slippin'” as they say, you might end up being a funny meme. Remember that people on the internet are usually pretty sharp, so they'll be able to spot your fraudulent behavior fairly quickly.

8 Don't Post What You Do Behind Closed Doors

When people are in a relationship, it's safe to assume that they participate in some intimate activities. However, even if people don't know or think that you and partner get amorous, it is unnecessary to advertise that you do-especially on such a public platform like social media. It's true that you should be able to post whatever content you like on your own social media accounts, but you should also keep in mind that posts like this can make people feel really uncomfortable. As well, what goes on privately between two people in a relationship should be kept private, especially when you're divulging intimate details that really don't concern other people. It also puts your partner in a vulnerable position, because they could not want this kind of information about them made public.

7 Keep The Lovey-Dovey Stuff To Yourselves

Most people in relationships are (hopefully) mutually in love. It's also safe to say that most of your friends, as well as the people who follow you on social media are also probably aware that you're in love with your significant other if you've posted about them on social media in the past. However, if you're constantly posting about how much you love them over and over again, the likelihood that you and your partner will annoy more than a few people is pretty high. Yes, people may be interested in your life and the things you post on social media, but not if it's the same, sappy thing all the time. It should also be mentioned that if you and partner are truly happy, there shouldn't be any need for you to be proving your love on social media.

6 Beware Of The Social Media Over-Share

Social media is a great way to share your life with other people, but there is absolutely such a thing as sharing too much of your life, especially when it comes to your romantic relationships. There are some couples that take their love to the extreme by exposing almost all of the intimate details of their relationship on social media. People shouldn't know all of the inmate details of your life, as there are some things that should just be kept private. If your partner knows that you love them and value your relationship, shouldn't that be enough? Posting all about you and your significant other, constantly might just make other people want to unfollow you. It also makes it appear as if you have no other interests outside of your relationship.

5 Your "We're Expecting" Announcement Is Nice, But You Should Be Sensitive Towards Others

Finding out that you're going to be a parent might be one of the most exciting things that can happen to a couple who dream of starting a family. Sharing the news with all of your friends and loved ones using social media is a great way to make a mass announcement. However, if you've got a public profile, keep in mind that there are many people out there who are struggling, or are unable to conceive. It may be difficult for them to see you post non-stop about a pregnancy, so prefacing your post with a message to those people might be a kind way to acknowledge that you sympathize with them, while also celebrating your own blessing and good fortune. In this situation, being mindful of other people can go a long way.

4 Just Because You're In A Relationship, It Doesn't Mean That You're A Relationship Expert

Relationships can take a lot of work. Being a healthy relationship can make you feel like you've got a good grasp on how to successfully date and be a good partner, because at the moment, that's exactly what you're doing. Being a good partner to your significant other is wonderful, but it doesn't make you a relationship expert. If you're speaking solely from your personal experiences, that's totally fine. However, most people don't have the education and experience to be giving relationship advice to other people, especially through social media. For the most part, it just makes you look like a bit of a know-it-all. It can be pretty easy to seem like a smug person online, and giving unsolicited advice is a sure fire way to do just that.

3 In A Lover's Spat? You Might Want To Keep It Offline

Even the happiest couples have disagreements once in a while. We're only human, after all. When you're in a fight with your significant other, you might want to talk to someone about it, which is totally fine. However, you probably shouldn't post about it publicly. If you need someone to talk to about your problems, maybe a night in with some close friends is a better idea than airing out your dirty laundry online. Posting about your issues-especially while you're angry-might just make things worse. As well, if you have something to say about your issues with your significant other, it is more constructive to talk to them directly, instead of using passive-aggressive quotes on social media. Being direct when you're in an argument is always a more favorable option.

2 If You're Posting A Photo Hoping For Lots Of Likes And Comments-Don't

Most people who are active on social media have probably been guilty of posting things online for the sake of getting a reaction in the form of likes and comments. While we're all guilty of this behavior, it's best to refrain from using photos of your relationship for this purpose. Exploiting your partner and the relationship you two have for the sake of superficial likes and comments can really put a strain on your relationship. As well, posting things about your relationship, just for the likes, really brings into question the authenticity of your relationship, because it seems like you're doing romantic and “cute” things, just for Instagram and social media in general. Allow yourself to be happy without worrying about what it looks like on your social media feed.

1 If You Break Up, We Don't All Need The Play-By-Play

Breakups can be difficult. Even when breakups are amicable, it can be really tough on people, emotionally. Anger, sadness, confusion, and other such emotions might make people feel like they need to vent out loud-and in a public forum like social media. However, even if you feel like you've been wronged during a breakup, you should show respect to your ex (as well as yourself) by keeping your story private. You might want to publish things now, but once you're not mad anymore, you might regret your actions, and by then, it will be too late to do anything about it. It's also off-putting to have all of your drama out there for the world to see, especially if you have your ex's friends and family following you on social media.