Today, I’d like to pose a question to you all – when is the appropriate time in a relationship to change your Facebook Status?
Certainly you don’t want to jump in too early, nor do you want to be the first to do so. Likewise, I don’t want to delay the matter too long.
It’s a funny thing really, and a serious part of modern day relationship politics. I mean, I post that I am “in a relationship” and essentially I am screaming to the world that “Yippee! I have a boyfriend”. Then there is the huge risk that you change your status, and two weeks later “.. is no longer listed in a relationship” – your misfortune apparent for all to see.
I also have the dilemma of I can’t see what his relationship status is. After the conscious decision to not become friends on Facebook (after all, I don’t want to turn into crazy stalking girlfriend constantly questioning who that girl is in that photo) I am not privileged to this information.
So, to change, or not to change, that is the question!
Surely there's a conversation where exclusivity is agreed on. Isn't that the right point?
ReplyDeleteAnd you can be his friend on Facebook without constant questioning (or even suspicion or care)
FB Relationship Status - the question is why do you want to change it; to discourage stalkers, to show your commitment or just so your friends can see it? If you’re not Facebook friends I assume you’re not going to/not able to go the way of linking his name in as well?
ReplyDeleteI changed mine on request from the significant other as it meant nothing to me….everyone knew I was in a relationship, if they didn’t the constant flow of couple picture would soon make that clear.
I have almost stopped using FB as I found it was really stressing my relationship, what was an innocent comment from me was being confused as flirting, and comments on my status from others always criticised. I now tweet….to a crowd of 20 followers. I don’t get the same feedback I would get on FB but it’s an outlet.
PS Really, really happy for you Ms Ginger…glad you came back to Brighty.