And just like that…ffs

[Oopsupsideyourheads]

How often am I seeing this on Sm these days 🙈

‘And just like that..such and such is 7’ etc etc 🙄

Aibu in doing another massive eye roll at seeing this yet again or am I just a miserable bugger?

Someone says something really rude with “just saying ... 🤷🏼‍♀️“.

I work in safeguarding (we often look at social media for indications and evidence) and we have a general rule of thumb that the gushier a facebook relationship is the more likely it is to be abusive. It they have a couples page “janeandmark smith” instead of individual ones- huge red flag.

I have heard people say it before, just wondering if there is an actual proven correlation, or this is just your personal opinion.
I know a couple of facebook friends that do this, but they are generally of the feeling blessed , borderline attention seekers in real life , so naturally this would extend into social media too. No reason to think they are in abusive relationships.
However, I do a some close friends that post an annual 'non gushing' picture of themselves with partner, that are in abusive relationships. So this piece of anecdotal evidence doesn't stack up in my mind.
I personally think that anyone spending excessive amounts of time on any social media platform trying to get attention for their perfect life whether that be via a relationship, nice car, handbag has issues. It's the need to be validated that is the problem not the content of the post, it doesn't prove anything about there relationship other than they are a deeply insecure person.

I hate it as well, always used by the loud mouthed, chavvy types that need to broadcast everything on social media.

@Reallyreallyborednow

It’s the same as couples who gushily wish each other happy birthday/anniversary and say how much they love each other. Often not a reflection of reality

I work in safeguarding (we often look at social media for indications and evidence) and we have a general rule of thumb that the gushier a facebook relationship is the more likely it is to be abusive. It they have a couples page “janeandmark smith” instead of individual ones- huge red flag.

Or the couple really really love one another, like my DH and I

So much jealousy and bitterness!!

I've noticed a trend of lengthy lists of adjectives when wishing not-on-Facebook children happy birthday.

'Happy birthday to the kindest, strongest, sparkiest, brightest, loveliest, sportiest, bravest, most caring, most beautiful, most mould-breaking, creative, loving, joyous twelve year-old in the history of twelve-year olds ever.'

The lists seem to be getting longer with every birthday.

Calm down, OP. You got this. (vom)

@Reallyreallyborednow

It’s the same as couples who gushily wish each other happy birthday/anniversary and say how much they love each other. Often not a reflection of reality

I work in safeguarding (we often look at social media for indications and evidence) and we have a general rule of thumb that the gushier a facebook relationship is the more likely it is to be abusive. It they have a couples page “janeandmark smith” instead of individual ones- huge red flag.

Other than the joint account thing I actually think this is a bit unfair that gushy Facebook posts are seen as "indicators or evidence" of abuse. Don't get me wrong, I dislike gushing public sentiment as much as the next vaguely sensible person, but it is just how some people express themselves. This sort of feels like profiling, it reminds me of my friend who was pretty much the same as everyone in our little mum group but had more HV visits because she was in a 'poorer' postcode. Or me and my DH being asked how many GCSEs we got by my HV because we were youngish (we were both doing postgrad degrees at the time).

Obviously safeguarding is hugely important but like a PP I'd still want to see an evidence base on abuse risk of people who are a bit saccharine.

@Indecisivelurcher

Uh oh, what CAN I post later then when my 4yo goes for his first afternoon at school?!

Was totes going with
And just like that this one starts school #feelingblessed #smashedit

'Handhold' bugs me on here!

And: so this happened

I blame SATC

The "OMG can't stop crying" "U OK hun?" "I'll inbox ya hun" posts really irritate me!

I know someone who always refers to her daughter as "the girl child". She only has one child!

@wizzywig

And: so this happened

And "I did a thing".

@Stumpholecavern

I have an irrational hatred of 'just like that' too! Is anyone else old enough to read it in a Tommy Cooper voice?

I will now forever! Previously I read it in the style of desperate housewives narrator voice.

'so I/we did a thing...'

...got married/engaged/published a book usually communicated by way of a photo of ring/snog/Amazon screenshot

Just flicked between here and FB and the first new post I saw said And just like that year 6 begins! I've no idea why it's so late, but hey timing was amazing !

Bemused that "all mums" don't do this.

All the mums I know do... and I'm not a mum

I need new friends

This thread is therapy.

"Don't mind if I do"
"Not a bad place to...."

'This one' has made me feel ill for quite some time.
And I'm unsure how so many 13 year old boys have 'grown into a kind, generous, funny young man'. Most of them are boring or shitbags in my experience.

Slaaay!!!!!!

Feeling blessed 🤮 typical MLM Hun speak

This one 🤮

I was today years old 🤮

I'm still seeing #livingmybestlife
No Rachel, you're living your only life.

“And in the blink of an eye….”

@Lonelylooloo

I have a nearly 18 month old and trust me I have felt every single one of those months 😂 Don’t get me wrong I adore the pampers off him but there’s no ‘and just like that’ about it!

You might feel differently when hes a teenager, it feels like yesterday i walked my ds1 into his first day at primary school And just like that. he started year 10 this morning 😂 Seriously though if the things people post on social media annoys other, s so much unfollow them.

The joint accounts can also be if one of them has cheated. If me and DH don't know which one, we do like to guess.