Ten Things to Never Post on Facebook After a Breakup

11, 2012 october

It’s over. Before you take to Facebook to let the world know of your newfound singledom, remember these simple guidelines by what not to post online following a breakup.

1. Facebook isn't your diary. Just because you’re on an emotional roller coaster doesn’t mean that those ups and downs should really be designed for public consumption. Journal in private. Cry with friends. Just stay from your computer when you’re tempted to chronicle every stage of the breakup.

2. Don’t post sappy breakup songs. Put them on your iPod and buy a jog alternatively.

3. Avoid denial. Take down that profile pic with you as a couple. Don’t post a message on his wall surface as though you’re nevertheless friends. Remove your relationship status (with as fanfare that is little possible).

4. Resist the Facebook rebound. Don’t post photos of you with adorable members of the opposite sex. Don’t message other exes or cute single “friends” out of discomfort for your singleness. That you hope will make your ex jealous, don’t do it if you catch yourself posting anything. It’s a transparent move that will only make you look bad.

5. Don’t post cryptic notes about your ex or your emotional state. In fact, as a general note, don’t post cryptic notes on Facebook ever. You’re sad, don’t insinuate that you’re blue if you don’t want people to know why.

6. Don’t get friends involved. Don’t comment on wall surface articles by any of his/her friends. Don’t force shared friends to defriend him so that you can remain in your books that are good. If you have to hide statuses for a right time, do so.

7. Don’t betray your ex’s trust. Keep it classy. Repeat this motto: No slander, no revenge posts — ever.

8. Don’t try to convince him to publicly return, or beg for forgiveness. If the two of you need to talk, do this in person.

9. Don’t use statuses and pictures to announce that you’re getting the most useful or time that is worst ever. Don’t attempt to make your ex partner miserable. (Nor should you be assuming that she/he’s reading your Facebook wall. You ought ton’t be reading his/hers.)

10. never ever admit to Twitter stalking. That you’ve been there if you find yourself checking out his Facebook page, never comment. Better yet, don’t check his page. Don’t write a status about the picture he just posted or the full life he’s leading without you.

Have you done any of these exact things? Exactly what are your rules that are personal it comes to Facebook?