Ask Amy: Newlywed struggles learning to say ‘no’
My problem is that I am not social media savvy and don’t wish to be, but I feel that I am missing out on many social opportunities as a result.
I find the concept of sharing even happy news over social media as attention-seeking.
I would much rather have old-fashioned phone calls or get-togethers with friends to keep each other in the loop about what’s going on in our lives.
But most people I know use Instagram, etc., and, as a result, I’m usually the last to know what’s going on in their lives.
Should I just bite the bullet and start using these platforms, even though I find it daunting, or should I stick to my principles?
I wish social media didn’t exist!
– Old-Fashioned
Dear Old-Fashioned: Every new technology and communication system creates dilemmas and challenges.
You seem to believe that being on social media platforms necessitates that you share your own news. That is not the case.
You can have a presence on Instagram, follow your friends’ accounts, and see their posts without sharing your own. You can then follow up with phone calls and in-person meetings without feeling that you’re out of the loop.
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