Will you be affected when your partner posts sexy pictures in Facebook?
By bingskee
@bingskee (5234)
Philippines
October 13, 2010 8:24pm CST
I will not refer to 'sexy' here as the safe meaning of sexy which is adorable or pleasing or charming. I am referring to the type where something is erotically attractive to another.
I have had seen sexy photos deliberately posted in Facebook and other social networks. Now the question is, if you are the boyfriend or girlfriend, will you be affected seeing your boy or girl showing some skin (or maybe more than that) in such social networks? What would your thoughts be about it?
Just the other day, I learned about a woman (who likes to post pictures of herself in skimpy bikinis and dresses) who was killed because a stalker killed her when she rejected him for a date. There are a number of related stories, too. The internet is not danger-proof.
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13 responses
@Anora_Eldorath (6028)
• United States
14 Oct 10
Bingskee-
I have absolutely no issues with my sexuality/sensuality or that of my spouse's. I have several very sexy pictures on Facebook that are visible to those who are friends and my spouse is the one who took the photos and helped me pick out which ones to post. He has several photos on his own page and I do not find that offensive in the least.
I think that what leads to upsets is if the couple have no communication in their relationship as to what their comfort levels are regarding various things. In this case it would be photos on a social networking site.
Now, to be fair no place is danger proof Bings. Not even going to a club, church social, or the mall is safe from stalkers. If someone is delusional and wants to stalk someone they will regardless of what is shared or not shared. I think one has to understand the nature of stalking before one simply equates it with what one shares on the internet. It is again the saying correlation does not equal causation.
Yes, one should be safe but one should be safe regardless. If one happens to find themselves the victim of stalking one should report it immediately to the local authorities. I recommend that all women take a self defense course that focuses on combative especially joint manipulation. One should also learn and practice situational awareness. If one is aware of their surroundings one is less likely to become a victim.
Namaste-Anora
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@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
14 Oct 10
i admire both of you for being secure about the relationship.
i believe (though we cannot automatically say that the stalking was caused by the posted sexy pictures) the relationship between the posting of sexy pictures and the stalking could be interrelated in some ways. it might require further investigation though as there could be some other factors that had triggered the stalking.
@BitingWit (6)
• United States
14 Oct 10
Their are many problems with your partner posting scandalous pictures on social networking sites. It obviously shows that he/she is maybe not entirely happy with the relationship and is looking for someone new. Their is always the danger of stalkers and naughty pictures only raises that problem. Plus, It puts you in a bad light that doesn't help you in the long run.
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@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
14 Oct 10
i think it would be irrational to conclude that when someone posts sexy pictures he or she would be looking for someone new. i believe it is not so for some people.
it could be said that it is dangerous but it is not right to jump into a conclusion that one is not happy in a relationship. maybe the person just wants to flaunt her or his sexy curves and to what reasons, i believe there are many.
@nitinshukla (278)
• United Kingdom
14 Oct 10
Well I'll be deeply affected if my partner posts raunchy pics on social networking sites and I think most boyfriends would because according to me it can be equated with infidelity.I mean,what else could be the reason but to try and titillate some one other than your boyfriend by posting such pictures.If the person was a celebrity,it could make sense as it is the demand of their profession.But in all other cases,it is thoroughly condemnable.If you have a partner doing this,you can be rest assured that he/she is not faithful to you and is dissatisfied with you and thus looking forward to finding a new companion.Though hurting it might be but this definitely is cause for concern and should be followed by immediate discussion with your partner.If he/she refuses to remove the picture,you know it is time to remove him from your life!!
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@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
14 Oct 10
i am not talking about lewd pics but sexy ones.
wow..how come it is okay for celebs and not for non-celebs? that sounds discriminatory.
also, as i had been responding, i think it would really be irrational to conclude about one's fidelity just because he or she posted a sexy pic. would that be too hasty to think?
my take would be, partners should talk about it and should agree with some things about posting sexy pics. there will only be a question if after agreeing about what and what not to post, your partner posted just the same.
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@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
17 Oct 10
that is your opinion, and i respect it. i didnt feel comfortable thinking that if someone posted a sexy pic, he or she is betraying his or her partner. who knows if the partner allowed the act, too? as anora said, they both are comfortable with their sexuality, and it could be true.
as to the celeb thing.. i bet some partners of celebs may or may not be affected. it is how one person perceive the whole thing, be it a requirement or not.
there is no problem sharing what you think, nitinshukla. i do not have the monopoly of wit. but i also share my views on what i think about your responses after all, this is what a discussion board should be..
@nitinshukla (278)
• United Kingdom
15 Oct 10
Hi Bingskee,
Maybe I sounded a bit too direct and curt.But the point I am trying to make here is that how else can you explain someone posting sexy pictures on the net other than by saying that he/she wants people to get titillated by looking at such pictures.Isn't it too obvious?And if that were to be true,I think it wouldn't be exaggerating if i say that it is the first step of infidelity in a relationship.As regards your argument about the celebrity thing,skin show is a part of their trade.If they don't do it,they'll miss out on lucrative offers coming their way because their whole profession is about looking attractive and often more attractive than their fellow celebs.Because of that,they are forced to go the extra mile.For normal people,it is not compulsive but is a matter of choice.And if they are exercising this option of seducing others,I don't think there is another way of looking at it.That's my take on it,you can choose to disagree...:)...Cheers!!
@rdm001 (69)
• Philippines
14 Oct 10
I wont be affected by this, unless she actually shows her v@gina or br3asts uncovered. When she's totally naked then I would be mad since she is disrespecting me as his partner. But if it is just sexy sexy, then it is okay. What's the difference between people posting sexy pictures on a social network and people posting almost naked on sexy magazines? Huh?.
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@ree_yah (462)
• Philippines
14 Oct 10
eyah the internet could be very dangerous really.
especially here in our country that is still yet to be developed.. a lot of people are learning tactics in the internet for a lot of fooilshness.
the thing is its too hard to trace especially for all those softwares today..
thats the reason why facebook is geeting to be a dangerous social site also.
i just hope there is something done for all those problems. but its the person who is responsible for the privacy for their own profile. so everyperson should be briefed before using some social sites.. and it should be emphasized
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@nikramos (698)
• Philippines
14 Oct 10
absolutely affected, i mean what would be his reason for posting pics online? shouldn't it be only me who's supposed to see that in the first place? but seriously,unless he has a sensible reason to give as to why he should do it then he would be expecting an argument once i see those pics of him online. it doesn't make any sense to me to do that. i'm not on facebook myself because i'm not in favor of updating the world about my whereabouts and what-not.
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@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
14 Oct 10
hmmm... i see someone who is overprotective of the relationship. i didnt actually expect that it would be more of a big deal for women. in a culture such as the Philippines, men are more likely to be overprotective and conservative. reading what you wrote, you sound to be someone who has reservations for self and for her loved ones.
thank you,nikramos.
@nikramos (698)
• Philippines
16 Oct 10
so i too am quite a typical Filipina who knows the value of sharing things only to the couple themselves. is it a good thing now? i hope it is. i wouldn't be solely basing my decision on how it affects me on my judgment alone. i would still consider his reasons. but there is very minimal chance that i will be convinced though, sorry for him. either he doesnt post such and we have a smooth relationship or show the world what he got and end of everything for us. because honestly, i wouldn't do the same; i know how he would feel if i did that.
@chiumee (850)
• Philippines
14 Oct 10
of course i would feel mad about her. i wouldn't even dare do it myself even if i'm a man. few months ago, i came across a news about safety measures in using social networks. few are not to put your personal data like birthdate and addresses and even your family members'/kids' names and details. these can bring lots of troubles when someone picks you for a victim.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
14 Oct 10
How can you not be affected by this? It is a reflection on you as well when you have a relationship with someone. When they post something publicly, all bets are off.
@anurag3786 (6267)
• India
14 Oct 10
No I think I will not be affected if my partner’s posting any sexy pictures on their facebook profile. Because now in these days it is normal and also peoples take sit normal. So I think it is not a big issue. And I also don’t think it is so bad.
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
14 Oct 10
Okay if my partner were top post sexy pictures on his facebook I would absolutely have a problem with that, as the only sexy picture he needs to be posting are of me and well I will not do that of course. But to me it is like letting the whole world that he is a player of some sort and well no man of mine can be a player outside of my play-house.
As for women and or men who do post them of themselves well they should know better the internet is filled with creepy crawlers all over the place.
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@jenniferaf1 (17)
• United States
14 Oct 10
Someone actually had a stalker from facebook? OMG thats so creepy, I honestly don't like facebook I had to delete my account I have to say my pictures werent at all like other girls but I think I am pretty so guys would add me and I had no idea who they were, also I work at this place and this guy asked me my name and my city which I didnt think anything of it until I got home and checked my facebook, and he had added me as a friend and messaged me! HOW CREEPY its giving these weirdos a way into our lives and I didnt like that at all so I deleted me facebook after that. which is ridiculousy hard to do you have to search for delete facebook before you can they like dont want anyone deleting their facebook apparently..