7 Secrets Insecure People Can’t Help But Reveal on Social Media—Psychologists Explain Why
2) Constantly seeking validation
Ah, the ‘like’ button – a double-edged sword of social media. On one hand, getting a ‘like’ can feel like a little boost of validation, a small acknowledgment that you’ve been seen and appreciated.
On the other hand, when you don’t get as many ‘likes’ as you were hoping for, it can feel like a personal rejection.
I’ve seen this happen to myself. I remember a time when I posted a picture of my new apartment. I was so excited about it and was expecting everyone else to be too.
