I again resorted to sending him a text asking what was up with all the liking. Seriously? I felt an all-too-familiar wave of nausea. We’re still together, I’m scrolling through Instagram and there it is again: a trail of likes on unfamiliar women’s photos. I thought the issue was settled.įast forward one year. (And, more pressingly, was there something wrong with my butt?) When I finally worked up the nerve to mention it, I did so over text and received a really apologetic and understanding response. After seeing his likes on booty pic after booty pic, I started wondering what in the world was going on 2,000 miles away. We were a few months into our relationship the first time it happened he was working across the country at the time. I’d take screenshots, text my friends, call my mom and, of course, try to figure out who in the world that girl even was. Each time, my life would descend into chaos. Have you ever scrolled through your Discover feed and realized that Instagram’s algorithm has surfaced a photo of a mysterious girl for you because the person you’re dating liked it? I have. Lurking on social media is a classic form of self-sabotage for the heartbroken, but I’ve found it especially challenging to navigate when I’m in a relationship. If you’ve ever found yourself deep on your ex’s Instagram post- breakup, you know that the app can make it difficult to move on. Read on and weigh in if you feel stirred by this debate, too.
Usually, double-tapping a photo feels fairly low stakes, but if this story is any indication, it can say quite a lot. The below story was originally published in July 2017, but when it came up in a recent editorial meeting, we couldn’t stop talking about it (for a second time).
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