25 Ways Social Media is Just Like a New Lover

We’ve all read social media comparisons before but have you ever considered how social networks are like a new lover? All consuming, exhilarating and euphoric, here are 25 ways social media is just like a new lover:

1. You can’t get enough of either one
2. You never want to leave its side
3. You rush to them in the morning
4. You give them all your attention
5. You’d never think of ignoring them
6. You’re constantly thinking about them
7. You can spend all day wrapped up in each
8. You remember exactly what drew you to them in the first place
9. You believe they’re the best thing that ever happened to you
10. They can keep you up at night
11. They can evoke strong emotions
12. They can be very exciting
13. Both are totally addicting
14. Both can make you forget you had a social life before them
15. Both can stroke your ego
16. Both can make you feel invincible
17. Both can invade your dreams
18. Both can make you fall in love with them
19. Both can totally make your day
20. Both can be stress relievers
21. Both can surprise you in unexpected ways
22. Both are nourished by quality instead of quantity
23. Both can open your mind to new experiences
24. The thought of losing either makes you break out in a cold sweat
25. Too much with either can make body parts cramp or fall asleep

 In order to keep your love affair with social media as thrilling as that first encounter, be sure to continue nurturing the relationships you’ve cultivated. That’s the best way to ensure they’ll stand the test of time. Hope you had a Happy Valentine’s Day!

What made you fall in love with social media? Does  social media still feel as exciting today as it did the first time? What would you add to this list?

I originally published this article as 25 Ways Social Media is Like a New Lover on February 14, 2012 on the Radian6 website. Hope you enjoyed it!