Overall, we are more likely to let others on social media know we’re in a relationship to the extent that we’re happy in that relationship—and other people appear to recognize that this is the case. Other people also seem to associate relationship visibility with someone being a likable person—as long as we don’t get carried away with the amount of information that we share about our partner and relationship.
Keep these findings in mind the next time you feel the desire to change your status or to post about your cuddly-snuggle-bear on social media.