Bragging about SO's accomplishments on social media

[Anonymous]

Why do wives and girlfriends brat about their SO's career or academic accomplishments on social media?

"My sexy engineer graduated today!"

"You're looking at my newly minted lawyer!"

"Proud navy wife!!!"



Is this necessary?

[Anonymous]

It is necessary if the woman doesn't have any accomplishments of her own.

[Anonymous]

Nothing wrong with stating your pride in your SO. Perhaps your SO has never done anything to be proud of?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is necessary if the woman doesn't have any accomplishments of her own.

+1

It is always the SAHMs or the Mrs degrees who post this too.

[Anonymous]

WTF? It's sharing news. Graduating is an accomplishment. Why shouldn't I be proud of my spouse? He's humble and wouldn't post it himself, but it's a definite milestone. We've both made sacrifices for that to happen.

Would you rather that I shared some petition to somehow overthrow the results of the election?

[Anonymous]

Huh...I see this from both males and females, spouses , friends , parents, grandparents , etc. Actually I recently posted "so proud of the awesomeness that is Larla Larlason. Congrats on becoming an NP!".

I'd much rather post about my excitement over the accomplishments of people I care about than post my own accomplishments.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do wives and girlfriends brat about their SO's career or academic accomplishments on social media?

"My sexy engineer graduated today!"

"You're looking at my newly minted lawyer!"

"Proud navy wife!!!"



Is this necessary?

I think it's fine if it is rare and a true milestone. If it is relentless and clearly the person is a social media bragger ho then, no, just no. I hate those people.

[Anonymous]

I thought my friends would want to know. In my case, I supported him through school, and it marked a huge shift for our family. It was one of the happiest moments in my life, seven years in the making. We both worked really hard, and we don't brag otherwise, like others I know.

I stopped following people who brag constantly. You have that option. If you're really a friend, you'd be happy for them.

[Anonymous]

So is the difference between bragging and sharing news a qualitative one? Quantitative? I like hearing what people are up to and if that includes an achievement here and there, I enjoy sharing that with them.

Examples of bragging vs news?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So is the difference between bragging and sharing news a qualitative one? Quantitative? I like hearing what people are up to and if that includes an achievement here and there, I enjoy sharing that with them.

Examples of bragging vs news?

I think the difference is...something good happens and is your immediate thought to share online?

If you're not just living and happy that good stuff is going on....just live your life!

Once a year or whatever and something major happens, go for it.

[Anonymous]

I know this late twenties girl who updates her every move on Facebook.

Getting a haircut. check.
Getting a late. Check.
Kissing her boyfriend. Check.
Stressful week at work. checkk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So is the difference between bragging and sharing news a qualitative one? Quantitative? I like hearing what people are up to and if that includes an achievement here and there, I enjoy sharing that with them.

Examples of bragging vs news?

For me, the first three things that come to mind are "how often do they post stuff like this?," "Do they come across as trying too hard and fake?" and "Are they also supportive of others/participate in social media stuff that isn't directly about how awesome they are?"

I also want to see my friends' good stuff. That is part of social media for me. But the people whose mission seems to be bragging are not my cup of tea.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:WTF? It's sharing news. Graduating is an accomplishment. Why shouldn't I be proud of my spouse? He's humble and wouldn't post it himself, but it's a definite milestone. We've both made sacrifices for that to happen.

Would you rather that I shared some petition to somehow overthrow the results of the election?

I totally agree with you. DC urban bitches strike again! A woman can't be proud of her husband. It isn't her fault you're perpetually single or unhappily shackled to some asshole you're not proud of.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:WTF? It's sharing news. Graduating is an accomplishment. Why shouldn't I be proud of my spouse? He's humble and wouldn't post it himself, but it's a definite milestone. We've both made sacrifices for that to happen.

Would you rather that I shared some petition to somehow overthrow the results of the election?

I totally agree with you. DC urban bitches strike again! A woman can't be proud of her husband. It isn't her fault you're perpetually single or unhappily shackled to some asshole you're not proud of.

NP-

What's wrong with being proud of your spouse? How proud would you feel if your spouse publicly declared his love and pride for you?--Which is what spouses should do!

Learn to celebrate and be happy for others.

[Anonymous]

My husband brags about me on social media. He bragged when I got into grad school. He bragged when I finished grad school. He bragged when we had a baby. He bragged when I made really awesome pie last week.

If it's not your thing, ignore it. Don't be a hater, though. Bragging publicly about your spouse's accomplishments (big and small) doesn't mean you're hiding insecurity.