Don’t Bother With Your Varisty Jacket; Just Accept My Request

So, I’ll be the first to admit that many nights when I’m supposed to be studying for a test the next morning, I can be found ‘taking a break’ and perusing my friends’ Facebook pages. Often this involves scanning my news feed to see what people are up to. Among the events being attended, newly posted photos, and messages are a scattering of hearts, some broken, others newly formed.

Not only is Facebook one of the biggest social websites, used by more than 67 million people, but it has also become the new millennium’s ‘arbiter of who is and isn’t an item‘

The days of varsity jackets, pledge pins and commitment rings as signs of an exclusive relationship have faded.

Replacing them, among other on-line dating resources, is Facebook. Today, many contend that your relationship isn’t official unless you’ve announced it on Facebook, making your dating public knowledge, even to those you don’t know well – or at all.

I recall when I started dating my boyfriend, and he immediately wanted to make it ‘official’ on Facebook, unfortunately for him, I wasn’t tuned into the new trend and actually rejected his request. Eventually we found a common ground; we’re both listed as ‘In a Relationship,’ but not specified to each other. However, I got to say I still don’t buy the idea that if your relationship isn’t official unless announced on Facebook. I mean think what that would mean for cheaters: “Ay baby. I’m sorry. I didn’t you didn’t I couldn’t go out with her; you rejected my Facebook request!!!”

Check out this Facebook group donated to the increases importance of Facebook relationship, maybe ironically so.

This group is for ALL of ya’ll constantly caking, chillin, or posted up with that same guy/girl…BUT still hadn’t made that concrete, computerized commitment…AND for those of you tryin to lock down your girl/man–tellin ‘em what to do without that Facebook title…FACE IT…with the growing age of technology, if it aint on facebook, IT DON’T COUNT!!!!!

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