Are my friends genuine if they don’t like my Facebook posts?
DEAR DEIDRE: MY so-called friends never like my posts on Facebook – making me wonder how genuine they are. This has been noticeable for the past two years.
I’m a woman of 41 and I’ve always struggled to make friends, but I met a few other mums at the school gate and we’ve been meeting up for years.
I thought they liked me and we are all connected on social media, but the moment I write about a birthday or wedding I’ve been to, I get no likes.
Other people get positive comments but nothing for me. It’s embarrassing.
I always follow them on their social media and I like their posts, but I don’t think they can be very keen on me.
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DEIDRE SAYS: It may not be a personal thing but down to them missing what you post.
None of us can control social media algorithms and often the content of strangers is prioritised before friends.
You’re caught up in your feelings about not having friends but they may be feeling just as insecure. You can’t assume that everyone is OK.
Focus on making stronger friendships in the real world, ones not measured by interaction online. Joining clubs based on your interests is a good start.
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