In today's culture, being Facebook official is a pretty big deal. It really seals the deal on today's relationships that yes, you are indeed in a relationship. As soon as you update that Facebook status to "In A Relationship," the entire world knows, which is what draws a lot of people to post it as soon as possible and is also the exact same thing that gives a lot of people their doubts.

There are a few things you need to know before your relationship is Facebook official, so keep these things in mind before you decide to take that step with your partner.

1. Everyone will think they know everything about your relationship now.

Once you post your relationship status on Facebook, it's now officially something all of your Facebook friends AND something all of their Facebook friends will now. And once they know that you became Facebook official on October 16th, they'll think they know everything else about your relationship, too. The random girl you went to high school with who sells ItWorks now will tell everyone you two met at a bar even though she hasn't talked to you since you were seventeen. Your aunt will tell everyone October 16th is when you started dating even though you've been dating for three months already. It comes with the territory, unfortunately.

2. Or, they'll think they're entitled to know everything.

Becky from physics class will now constantly ask you questions about your boyfriend because she thinks she needs to know since you and Becky are Facebook friends. This will be a common thing, from that weird cousin asking random questions in comments on your pictures to girls like Becky putting their nose where it doesn't belong.

3. You'll quickly receive feedback from people who need to mind their own business.

Aunt Cara is gonna have a problem with the fact that you're dating a girl and she's going to make that VERY clear in her passive-aggressive comments. And Aunt Cara isn't alone. Once you make your relationship Facebook official, everyone will be quick to share their opinions even though we all know their opinion doesn't matter.

4. There's no turning back at this point.

Even if the post is only up for five minutes, someone is going to see this. I know this from example—one time I changed my Facebook relationship status when I wasn't in the right state of mind and ended up deleting it in the morning. Well, too late. During the four hours of sleep I got that night my relationship status had already received quite a few likes, and it's kinda awkward to just go back and delete that. So make sure you think long and hard before you decide you want to take things to the Facebook official level.

5. An ex or two might come lurking back once they find out.

This always happens when your ex finds out you're happy. Even if you're not friends with them on Facebook, your new relationship is going to spread like wildfire. Don't be surprised if your first boyfriend John texts you for the first time in a year.

6. Even discussing becoming Facebook official shows your partner's true intentions.

Like I said before, making things Facebook official really seals the deal on your relationship. If your partner is all about it, it's clear that they're serious about this relationship and want to be with you. If they have their doubts, they are either a really private person or they have something to hide. And it's really hard to be able to tell which is which.

7. Your breakup is going to be a big deal now.

No, you don't need to publically announce on Facebook that you and Shelby broke up, but people are going to get the hint. Maybe you delete the relationship status and some lurker notices, or maybe you just stop posting pictures with them and your cousin decides that's something worth messaging you over.

8. Being Facebook official doesn't make your relationship any better or worse.

Just because you're Facebook official doesn't mean all of your relationship's problems will be solved. It also doesn't mean your relationship is less genuine and worthy than relationships that aren't on Facebook. It's simply an online status, and that's what it should be left at.