I love this quote from the article, For College Students, if it's Facebook, it's Love: "I have NEVER changed my Facebook status -- it has always been single, even when I started to get involved with girls. I think it's better this way, until you are VERY serious, because people look, people talk, etc., and unless it is super-serious it can ruin any chance with any other girl!" one young man, who asked that his name be withheld to avoid alienating his current and many ex-girlfriends, wrote in an e-mail.
I was talking to someone the other day about whether or not it was a good thing that relationships are being defined, challenged, represented online like this more and more. I was on the side of good. Even when it causes problems. The problems that come up as a result of defining your relationship too soon, or too late, on Facebook or Myspace, are problems that are really there, and not just created by these sites. Also, I've said before that I think relationship sites should start popping up more and more... dating sites are so popular, and I don't think the drama, mystery, intrigue, and market doesn't disappear once you start officially dating someone.
What do you think?
I don't like to see the little broken heart icon!
But yeah, the little broken hearts are sad. So is breaking up with someone.
On the flipside, I've loved finding out about engagements on facebook. Like Amanda and Cameron. It's so fun!
Were I single, that thing would sit in one state - either single or in a relationship - until I was living with someone again. Playing those games brings people nothing but grief I think.