{"id":585470,"date":"2019-01-14T17:08:33","date_gmt":"2019-01-14T17:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"<br><div>\n\n                                        \t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"fff post-thumbnail\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img class=\"post_layout_5_img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ghana-mma.com\/2019\/01\/Black-Couple."},"modified":"2019-01-14T17:08:33","modified_gmt":"2019-01-14T17:08:33","slug":"half-of-millennials-pretend-their-relationship-is-happier-than-it-really-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2019\/01\/14\/half-of-millennials-pretend-their-relationship-is-happier-than-it-really-is\/","title":{"rendered":"Half of millennials pretend their relationship is happier than it really is"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"fff post-thumbnail\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post_layout_5_img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanamma.com\/2019\/01\/Black-Couple.png\" alt=\"Half of millennials pretend their relationship is happier than it really is\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Half of the millennials pretend to others that their relationship is happier than it really is, a new study finds.<\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 1.8.1 --><\/p>\n<p>We all know those couples who clog up our news feed with gushing statuses and inappropriate selfies but it turns out this kind of relationship bragging could be a way of masking insecurities.<\/p>\n<p>An in-depth survey of more than 2,000 UK adults, carried out by relationship support charity Relate, revealed that more than half, 51 per cent, of millennials and nearly two thirds, 39 per cent, of the general public say they make their relationship look better to others than it really is.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, 42 per cent of millennials and 27 per cent of respondents admit to using social media platforms like Facebook or Instagram to give the impression that their relationship is perfect.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this year, Nikki Goldstein, a sexologist and relationship expert, claimed that this type of behaviour is a sign that someone is \u201cseeking validation for their relationship from other people\u201d and that taking relfies \u2013 relationship selfies \u2013 means that couples are missing out on important moments.<\/p>\n<p>Madeleine Mason, a psychologist, dating coach and relationship expert agrees, stating that there are a number of reasons why couples want to portray success when things are less than rosy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople want attention, and positive stories are likely to be celebrated, liked and commented on,\u201d she tells The Independent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn other cases, some feel pressurised to display success for fear of coming across as unsuccessful, and some people want to believe things are going well, so by curating a positive image they attempt to trick themselves into thinking things are fine.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mason adds that social media and reality TV shows also feed into this perceived need to \u201ckeep up with the Jones\u2019\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 1.8.1 --><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile I think maintaining a facade to one\u2019s community about the true state of affairs has been common throughout the generations, it\u2019s more apparent in an online community, which is mostly subscribed to by millennials,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe consequences can be that many people are more miserable than need be and there is a greater is of mental health issues as poor relationships are not dealt with.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to this new study, the majority of us are tiring of the concept of a perfect relationship, with 92 per cent of people admitting they would benefit if everyone was more open and honest.<\/p>\n<p>It also found that the majority of millennials, 87 per cent, aspire to have a relationship for life and that a third, 33 per cent, of participants, said their relationship had survived some form of infidelity.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of the findings, Relate counsellor Dee Holmes said: \u201cAs our research shows, there seems to be a lot of pressure today, particularly amongst millennials, to give the impression of the \u2018perfect relationship\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019d probably all benefit from being more open and honest with each other about our relationships and realising that nobody\u2019s perfect, however, it may seem on the surface.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHaving been a relationship counsellor for several years and in my own relationship for 35, I know that long-lasting and fulfilling relationships don\u2019t just happen \u2013 they require hard work, humour, and may benefit from support such as counselling during tough times.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2013<\/p>\n<p>Source: Independent<br \/>\n<!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 1.8.1 -->\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ctx-article-root\"><!-- --><\/span>                    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