According to the New York Times, teens and tweens today are sharing their passwords like crazy. Why? Nowadays, it seems to be a symbol of love and trust between BFs and GFs. While we think it’s sweet that ya wanna show your cutie how much you care, sharing your passwords is not the way to do it. Here’s why:

1. You’re not instilling trust. Is there really trust between you if he’s going into your FB messages to make sure everything you said you said to your hot lab partner online is 100-percent chem-class related?

2. It encourages cyberstalking. Sure, looking up your crush’s favorite bands is a given these days. But checking up on every email your BF sends—even if it’s just the idea that you could—isn’t healthy, it’s obsessive.

3. What if he’s not careful? Maybe he wrote them down and left them laying on his desk…and his goofball friends found them? Hello, hacked Twitter account.

4. What about privacy? You have a right to it, you know.

5. I know you don’t wanna think about this one, but what if you break up? Then he’s got the passwords to your account and he could post some very malicious things before you remember that he’s got insider access to basically your whole digital life.

Do you share your passwords with friends or boyfriends? Why (or why not)?

POSTED IN In the News, social media, Twitter, Facebook

by Brittany Taylor | 2/1/2016

check these out!

you might like these

LOVE THIS

*This* is the perfect Galentine's Day gift for every gal in your squad 💞

Step aside, Cupid. This year, GL’s got everything you need to shower your squad with *all* the love. Check out (plus enter to win) our swoon-worthy surprises HERE!

FREE STUFF

Win! Just Play Knotz DIY plush

Crafty, cuddly and collectible? Check, check and check. With this Knotz DIY plush, all she’s got to do is tie and twist to create her own furry friend. Once she’s brought each of the 12 characters to life, she’s officially reached ultimate crafty girl status. Enter to win here!

become a contributor

TRENDING

In the News