To snoop or not to snoop?

05.07.09

-by Kayla

Miley Cyrus admitted that she goes through her boyfriend’s text messages while she was on The Tyra Show. Miley said that it’s her way of seeing if her boyfriends are nice to their mothers so that she can know if they will be nice to her. Whether Miley or her fans realize it, checking a partners text messages is a sign that there is a lack of trust in the relationship and that it’s never okay to snoop. Through simple interaction and conversations, the way that they treat their family and friends will be revealed so there is no need to snoop through text messages, MySpace comments, Facebook posts or e-mails.

I personally don’t know anyone who likes it if someone else goes through their purse, phone, Facebook, MySpace, etc. so you should treat people the way you want to be treated, especially in a dating relationship. And if there is a problem or concern, talk to your partner. Express your concerns, talk about possible solutions and come to a mutual agreement. Communication and respect are key components to any healthy relationship. Remember, it’s disrespectful to go through your partners’ property without their permission!

So just remember when a problem, concern or question arises, simply talk to your partner about it instead of snooping through their stuff!

-Kayla is an intern with PADV and attends Georgia State University.