Social media seems to be running our lives as of late. We're constantly updating people on what we're eating for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, whether or not we agree with the Orangutang in Chief's latest idiotic move, or keeping up with family across the country.
One of those things is actually what Facebook was intended for....
No, it's not posting a picture of your food at every meal. SMH. Many of us are there to connect with people we wouldn't normally be able to stay in contact with if it weren't for the internet. It's there to share bits and bobs about our lives to make communication a little easier. But, there's a line, right?
Facebook is known to suck us all in and we all force each other to see things that perhaps we don't want to or just really don't need to.
1. TMI Posts
Sometimes we get too comfortable with what we share on Facebook. Some things are better shared only with your closest friends, and even then, sometimes people really don't need to hear every little detail of your husband, child, or parents' bodies. Sorry, Jenna, the world doesn't need to know that your colonoscopy results are pending, or that Little Freddy's poop was too hard this morning. Would you like to hear that from everyone you graduated high school with?
2. Boys' Shirtless Selfies
If I would get reported for it, you should, too, tbh.
Mostly for just being a d-bag that's incredibly full of himself.
3. Checking in at the Gym or Videos of Your Workout
This one goes along with Shirtless Selfies. No one cares that you're at the gym for the 10th time since Monday or how often you hop on the elliptical. And no, we don't need a selfie to go with it.
It's great that you're working out and being healthy! I'd love to hear that you're doing so. But posting every time you hit the gym? It's a bit much.
4. Your Dietary "Restrictions"
I get it, we all have issues with something food related. But posting every day about your gluten intolerance is crazy- I'm not talking about posting recipes, of course, because trying new recipes is a great idea! It's when someone complains about another being "insensitive" to them about not offering gluten-free options at a party or restaurant. Or when someone tells another they should go Gluten-free or whatever to feel better without prompting. Mind your own business!
(Yes, there are people that truly need to eat this way, but it's actually a rare occurrence. Really, you're actually cutting out a lot of preservatives by restricting yourself and that could be why you feel better! Go get legitimate testing done and talk to your doctor.)
5. It Works!
Really, this one goes to anyone working in Direct Sales- It Works, Plexus, Scentsy, Lip Sense, Lularoe, Jamberry, Mary Kay, Jewelry in Candles.... the list goes on!
Okay, I get it, you're trying to make money, but keep it confined to a group or page designated for your products, not your personal page. It's annoying and sadly desperate on your end. I'm broke, people. If I want your product, I will join your group and make a purchase when I'm ready and able. I will reach out to you if I want to host a party, I promise! (and I've kept this promise to many of you!)
Also, are you Plexus and It Works! girls realizing that you're insulting every single girl you reach out to? You're calling all of us fat and unhealthy just by suggesting we try your products. Go away, please.
6. Complaining About the Snow
It's going to snow from November until April. Unless you live in a region that rarely experiences snow, you should be used to it by now. We literally have an entire season devoted to it called "Winter". Suck it up, cupcake, and don the boots and mittens!
7. Potty Training Pictures
Did you know that once you post a picture online, it's there forever? Even with your profile set to as private as you can get, people can still hack your account and get those nude photos of your child and send it to pedophiles, of which is easier to do if your friends and family share the photo.
Also, not everyone on your friends' list wants to see naked toddlers on their feed. Text those pictures to your parents and other people that really do want to see it; don't post it for the world to see!!
8. Status Novels
Let's face it, how many people actually click on the "Read More" link? Not many. It's not worth either of our time for you to write an entire novel on how amazing your run was.
9. Sympathy-seeking Statuses
Complaining on Facebook about how you have no friends because YOU don't reach out to people except on social media is really annoying, did you know that? I'm guessing not because you ladies do it constantly. It makes the rest of us want to avoid you rather than help you out.
Sure, we all post rants on Facebook once in a while. Personally, I will complain about school or work from time to time. But, when you're constantly complaining about the same thing, it gets old very fast.
If you want a change in your life, work to make it happen. Talk to people face-to-face, or on the phone at the very least.
10. Vague Sympathy-seeking statuses
Honey, if you want us to "send prayers", let us know what we're supposed to be praying about. We all know you're looking for sympathy. Be the lesser of two evils by just saying what your problem is, or better yet just don't post and message a close friend about your issues.
11. Pure Martyrdom
We get it, you're a strong independent woman/man that is either a single parent or going through a divorce, or both. It's hard, emotionally and physically, to go through that sort of thing, but constantly posting memes of how strong of a person you are or constantly telling the world each detail of your situation? That tells me you're not that strong and need affirmation constantly that you're doing the right thing. It's not bad to need affirmation, but where you seek it tells more of a story than your posts do.
