ature image It often happens to everyone. Based on your demographics, social media will automatically suggest some people follow them. When you’re scrolling on social media, the algorithm works in a way that it will suggest your contacts and mutual friends.
If you find some of your school or college friends, ex-girl or boyfriend, or old crush, you will be distracted and start looking at all their images with curiosity to know what’s happening in their life. You might unintentionally hit like and be scared of getting caught stalking their account even after unliking it immediately.
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Know That Everyone Does It
Stalking someone on social media is standard these days. It’s easy to stalk someone on social media. All you need is their user name, and you can see everything they’ve posted. We’re all curious about our friend’s opinions and happenings.
However, there is a fine line between stalking someone on social media and obsessing over them. If you find yourself checking their profile multiple times a day or constantly looking for new things to post about them, you might be crossing that line.
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It Can Have Positive And Negative
Consequences
If you constantly compare yourself to someone, you’ll stalk them on social media. On the positive side, stalking someone on social media can help you learn more about them and potentially connect with them on a professional or social level. On the negative side, social media stalking can lead to envy, insecurity, and even harassment.