Let’s face it, being a mom can be challenging. There are those moments when you painstakingly prepare a meal that requires more than just a couple of ingredients, only for your kids to reject it. It’s frustrating when you’ve just steam-mopped the kitchen floor, only for someone to spill their chocolate milk seconds later. And then there are the laundry days when you’re on the verge of finishing, only to discover a mini flood in the bathroom caused by your little ones—because you were too busy folding their clothes to check on them.
And let’s not even start on those times when you’re trying to handle your period while your kids are banging on the bathroom door. But every now and then, the universe grants you a night out—without the kids, with your favorite playlist blaring. It’s a much-needed break that helps me recharge, even if I do wake up feeling a bit worse for wear.
But you know what truly ruins the next day? Discovering that someone posted a picture of you mid-bite or yawning, looking utterly unflattering. I assure you, I don’t have that many chins in reality—I checked multiple times after frantically untagging myself from the photo.
So, let’s establish some ground rules for sharing photos of each other online. After all, I put in a lot of effort to look good before leaving the house, especially with a toddler asking questions and waving my mascara around. We’ve all been through too much to let bad angles linger online. Here’s my unofficial guide to social media photo etiquette for friends:
Rule No. 1
No ugly pictures, period. If I’m in a shot and I look less than stellar, just crop me out. It’s that simple.
Rule No. 2
Posting unflattering images will curse you with bad photo vibes for life, leading to awkward poses and half-closed eyes in every photo. Don’t believe me? Test it out.
Rule No. 3
Follow the girl code. If my bra is peeking out or my pants are unzipped, please tell me! Let’s fix it and snap another pic. Technology makes this easy.
Rule No. 4
Everyone in the photo should look at least decent. No drunken selfies unless everyone agrees first. So if you got a great shot of me during karaoke night, text it to me first. I don’t sing Madonna sober.
Rule No. 5
If you’re unsure whether to post it, just don’t. It’s that straightforward!
Rule No. 6
Visible undergarments? Instant no-go. We all want to avoid that awkward moment in a group photo.
Rule No. 7
If you look fabulous next to a friend who doesn’t, and you post it just for your own glory, you’re headed straight to karma hell.
Now, go ahead and take those group selfies, but remember to follow my guidelines!
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Summary: This article outlines essential rules for sharing photos of friends on social media, emphasizing the importance of respect and consideration in how we portray each other online. It encourages following a code of conduct to ensure that everyone looks their best in shared images.