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20 Ways Social Media Is Like Your Crazy Ex

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20 Ways Social Media Is Like Your Crazy Ex

You’ve read social media comparisons before, but when it comes to strategy, have you ever stopped to think about how social networks are like your crazy ex?

Both had you enamored at first, and then you realized how much time and effort it would take to keep things going. Thrilling, exhilarating, and sometimes a little scary, here are 20 ways social media is like your crazy ex.

  1. Neither should be left unattended
  2. Both require plenty of attention
  3. Ignoring them can be a really bad idea
  4. You don’t want to mess with them when you’re drunk
  5. You probably shouldn’t leave your kids alone with them
  6. They can be absolutely addicting
  7. They can feed your ego
  8. They can build you up
  9. They can tear you down
  10. They can be fickle
  11. They can give you a false sense of security
  12. They can make you fall in love with them
  13. They can drive you a little crazy
  14. Both can be exciting
  15. They’re accessible 24/7
  16. You remember exactly what drew you to them in the first place
  17. They can surprise you in unexpected ways
  18. You should have a plan before you approach them
  19. Both should be monitored
  20. Much like your crazy ex, you shouldn’t rely on social media for all your needs

Though this post was meant to poke fun, social media for business is no joke. Like any relationship, the ones you have cultivated through social networks require nurturing to be successful and stand the test of time.

What made you fall in love with social media? Has your relationship with social media grown and gotten better over time, or are you frustrated and leaning toward a breakup? What would you add to this list? Let me know in the comments below! 

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About Trish Forant

Hi! I'm Trish.

I share my real life adventures as a marketing strategist, mentor and mom living life on North Carolina's Crystal Coast. I write easy-to-read lifestyle blog posts that include travel, food, family, and fun.

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  2. webly says

    My relationship with social media changed a whole lot once I
    1) stopped taking a lot of what happens in there seriously and shut down the noise
    2) decided what I will share and don’t share AT ALL
    3) it is a great business tool because quite frankly I don’t have time or the energy to drive around town meeting clients one-on-one

    I love it now but before I really hated it because it really makes people nosy but again it’s all about what you want them to know.

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  3. Ginny Marie says

    So true, especially that last part about nurturing social media relationships. It doesn’t take long for people to lose interest in you!

    Stopping by from SITS Sharefest. :)

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