The Influencer Trap: How Social Media is Rewriting Relationship Standards at The Village – Washington, DC

The Influencer Trap: How Social Media is Rewriting Relationship Standards

We scroll, we laugh, we repost — but what happens when the culture of social media starts shaping what we expect from love, dating, and relationships?This event will also feature a social mixer and floral arrangement bar ! Pull up for food conversation and chill vibes for a good cause !!!

From viral clips bashing men and women, to “couple goals” posts filled with lavish gestures, to timelines packed with unsolicited relationship advice — our feeds are teaching us lessons every day. Some of those lessons are lighthearted, but others reinforce unhealthy norms: disrespect, comparison, power plays, and pressure to perform.

The Influence Trap is an interactive panel discussion designed to unpack how online culture influences real-life relationships — and what it means for building healthy, supportive, and respectful connections.

What to Expect

• Honest conversation on the link between social media and dating dynamics
• Social mixer with like-minded people
• Interactive floral arrangement bar; arrangements will be donated to a shelter

*All proceeds will support our end of year charity event in Nigeria.*