Social media has taught us one thing: we often misunderstand people we don’t really know.
A delayed reply becomes an attitude. A quiet account becomes arrogance. A happy photo becomes proof that someone has a perfect life. A missing “like” becomes a personal insult.
The truth is, we’re filling in the blanks with our own assumptions.
Social media shows moments, not lives. Algorithms decide what we see, not the whole story. Silence doesn’t always mean distance, and activity doesn’t always mean happiness.
Before judging someone based on a screen, remember that there is always a story you cannot see.
Less assumption. More understanding.