You might have a Facebook problem if...

...You check it every 5 minutes
... You share entirely too much information about your daily tasks
...you share very private information and experiences
... You get offended or angry easily but others comment or opinions
... You say things you wouldn't normally say to someone's face
... You fish for compliments
... You use it to console lonely feelings
...you spend your day thinking about what funny cool compelling thing you could say on your status
... You post pictures every few hours
...you only stand up for yourself to others on Facebook
... You have private conversations on public walls
... You Facebook stalk people
...you are super negative every post
... And the list goes on and on

Most of us have Facebook. I bet there is only 1 in 10 people who don't. Those lucky dogs, they didn't get suck in facebook's wicked trap.

For some Facebook has become an obsession even a co dependency for some. How, you wonder, do I know this? I used to be one of them. It was unhealthy for me and my relationships. I always try and remember how relationships were without it. I remember being much more fulfilled.

Facebook gives you instant gratification and reassurance. Having a bad day? Talk about it on Facebook, someone is bound to console you. Really in need of a compliment? Facebook is the best place to go fishing. Want to avoid awkward moments or be honest with someone who pissed you off? Go ahead and vaugebook. Be passive aggressive. Say things you would never say to someone's face.

Be introspective. Really, think about how much Facebook effects your relationships and ask yourself if you are happy about it. There is a healthy way to use Facebook. There is hope!!

Remember that it is supposed to be fun. Not in anyway unfun. Say hi to people. Have good casual conversations. Keep your life privateish. You don't have to share personal matters. Do not expect attention or reassurance. You should be searching for that in real life. Stay positive. No one likes a party pooper. Learn how to handle your bad day privately. I promise it will help you have less bad days. If you are offended hurt bugged or annoyed, either 1 chalk it up to misinterpretation cause it probably is or 2 talk to the person by calling or seeing them.

I found this the other day...
"10% of conflicts is due to difference in opinion and 90% is due to wrong tone of voice."

If that percentage applied to actual conversations that happen with our mouths think about the percentages with Facebook conversations!!!

I am not saying get rid of Facebook. I am saying really think about if you use it healthily. If not, learn how. I promise promise promise you will be much happier and definitely more fulfilled.