LET'S MAKE IT OFFICIAL...VIA SOCIAL MEDIA..

Love is in the air…or so they say around this time of year. As Valentine’s Day rears it’s ugly head, those who are single run to the liquor cabinet, while those in a relationship run to their nearest CVS.

“I hope this Hallmark card will suffice.”
Oh Boy, do you have a lot to learn, young man…

At least Facebook can help us clear the air as to who is “taken” or
“available”.
The dreaded “Relationship Status”. Every woman wants one, and every man tries to pretend it doesn’t exist.

I’ve heard it many times before:

“He won’t change his relationship status on Facebook from ‘single’ to ‘In a
relationship!’”

“‘They just made if official…on Facebook.’
‘Oh wow.. That’s serious.’”

And so I ask myself, “Is this my generation’s way of ‘courting?’”
A couple days ago, I saw “The Social Network” for the first time. A pivotal
point in the film (and Facebook’s history) is the addition of the
“relationship status” option to the site. Virtually, it makes sense. A
simple question really. Are you or aren’t you? In reality, it’s a whole
different story. We take this virtual declaration of love as a reality check
to our love life.

TIME Magazine came out with an article on this exact subject. I recommend you read it:
http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1895694,00.html

What is the etiquette with Facebook relationships? Should there be? The
answer is that it’s up to you. Some couples are together for years and
haven’t made it Facebook official. Others clog the newsfeed every 5 minutes
with their dramatic declarations of break-ups and make-ups. EW.
In my personal opinion, lets not take this virtual declaration of love as the real
thing. May we remember social media is better used for business marketing
than love life marketing.

P.S.- No one really cares if Bobby broke up with you and that you’re “single and ready to mingle”.
NOW WHERE IS MY CHOCOLATE?
Love and kisses,
Beth