30+ People Who Know Social Media Influencers Are Revealing What They're Like Behind the Scenes, and It's Depressing

This article appeared in pensandpatron.com and has been published here with permission.

With the rapid expansion of social media into our everyday lives, a slew of new careers has sprung up. Maybe one of the most popular is that of the influencer. These people utilize social media to show us their lives and promote lifestyles, but have you ever wondered what it's like to know one? We've pulled together a list of stories from people who know social media influencers that give you a good insight into what life is like behind the scenes.

Here for the Sights

Always being mindful of capturing the moment and seeing everything you can when you visit your friend is something we think we all do. But when you're an influencer, it's amplified and could potentially cause many problems between you and the friend you're spending time with.

That said, if we were this person, we'd probably feel the same. If you're visiting us, spend time with us or figure out how to balance the two!

Using Each Other

It's important for a friendship that you get time to spend together. If you're in a relationship where someone is constantly turning down your invitation to hang out or not showing up to special events, this may make you feel like the relationship is a little one-sided.

We understand having to run your business, but you need friends and people to support you as well. So this influencer should probably really get her priorities in line!

Check Out My Ride

If you're anything like us, you scroll through your social media feed in admiration of all these people you follow. They seem to live glorious lives, staying in luxurious hotels and driving fancy cars.

But now that we know that some of these things are staged, maybe it's not as glamorous as we thought. We just wonder why people can't show us their real lives and allow us to relate to them that way?

Rolling!

You have to share your life with your followers when you're an influencer, especially if you're someone who puts out daily content. After all, that's what followers are there for. Unfortunately, it can seem like you're always filming.

We think the trick is to figure out how to balance the two. Because understanding that that's your job is one thing, but you can't ignore those around you.