Valentines is around the corner, so the amount of slushy, over the top romantic images you see on Facebook and Insta is bound to increase! You know the ones, where they post an image of them looking out towards the sea with every filter under the sun applied, along with their teeth looking luminous white with the caption 'So lucky to have him/her #blessed'
Well an expert has told MailOnline: ‘Often it’s the people who post the most who are seeking validation for their relationship from other people on social media.
‘The likes and comments can be so validating that when someone is really struggling, that’s where they get their up from – not the person making the gesture, but what other people will say about it.'
Sexologist Nikki Goldstein continues: 'You see people who will focus so much on taking a 'relfie' - a relationship selfie - and getting the right filter and hashtags that they're missing the moment.
'I think, why don't you take a photo because it's a nice memory and a moment you want to look back to?
'Couples are taking these photos, straight away putting them online and then watching the likes and comments instead of being with their partners.'
