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Why people post 'couple photos' as their social media profile pictures

  • Written by Amanda L. Forest, Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh
Two people, one profile pic.Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com

As you scroll through your Facebook news feed, you see it: Your friend has posted a new profile picture. But instead of a picture of just your friend, it’s a couple photo – a picture of your friend and their romantic partner.

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