I use Snapchat frequently. Perhaps a little too frequently. As social media finds its way into our lives, little trivial things seem to be more important than ever as people start to care about the tiniest details. I like using Snapchat because unlike Whatsapp, it doesn't save the photo or video that you've taken and flood your camera roll with it. Of course, the self-destruction timer is fantastic for that double-chin wide-eyed selfie you've sent your best friend. However, I find my friends and I getting hyped over Snapchat politics. In Snapchat, you can have a maximum of 7 best friends (marked by 😊). However, amongst those, there is a #1 Best Friend (marked by (💛, ❤, or 💕). This causes problems when your real-life best friend doesn't Snap often enough and you actually have a #1 Best Friend in someone else. Cue jealous glances or snide remarks. On the other end of the spectrum, there are people you just want to kick off your best friend list. It's a tricky political situation that requires more thinking than necessary.
Today, I was reminded of the vulnerability of Snapchat friendships. It's sad when you watch the emojis beside a contact name change and eventually it disappears. So many friends have fallen off the best friend list and eventually, the emoji disappeared. The rise is quick, but so is the fall.
But why are we cracking our heads and fretting about this problem? Has social media taken over our lives?
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