According to a 2004 NBC.com poll, 48% of people surveyed said they remained friends with their ex. But does that extend to social networking? I discussed this with my friends at KCTV5 in this news clip.
Before I give you my advice, it’s important to think it through. Here are the key questions you should ask yourself:
How will you feel when:
- Your ex changes his (or her) status from single?
- He writes about his weekend adventures and his dating life?
- He posts pictures of his new girlfrinds?
How much do you want him to know about you?
- Do you want him to know about and potentially ask about new romantic prospects?
- Do you want him to know where you are and what you do?
- Do you want to give him the ability to comment about your life online?
Heaven forbid that he posts a nasty comment for everyone to see. I have a good friend, whose ex from many years ago shared an intimate story about their relationship on her Facebook wall.
So where do you draw the line? The bottom line is, DON’T DO IT. Breaking up is hard enough, without constantly being reminded of the past. Don’t tempt yourself to stay connected on Facebook or any other site. If you do get a friend request from your ex, just ignore it. Make a clean break. If you do want to stay friends, meet for coffee!
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