Facebook Conflicts in Life and Marriage

I was ready to bail on Facebook. Every friend I have nods when I declare how much time I seem to waste checking out posts and browsing pictures. On the other hand, I love how it connects me with the ongoing lives of friends I never get to see. I love how I can pray more specifically, or even know about a prayer need. But still, it seems that Facebook along with other social media has caught us off guard and we're reaping a harvest of hurt feelings and even broken marriages as people try to navigage this brave new world of social networking. Another friend noted that she thinks she should sing, "I must tell Facebook" instead of "I must tell Jesus." She observed that she seemed to be depending on her Facebook friends to satisfy her emotional needs, often experiencing hurt and disappointment when they didn't come through as expected. Her comments stopped me short. Then I saw this review of a new book that focuses on how Facebook and Social media are changing how we think and adding stress to our lives. I haven't read the book but based on the author's description, I'm thinking it might be a good read. If you have a love/hate relationship with Facebook, these observations might help you identify some areas you need to clean up and renegotiate with your spouse and friends. I personally decided to give Facebook another chance to prove its worth when many friends responded to some medical good news I posted. It was a fun way to be encouraged. But, still, I might just buy this book

Five Facebook Fights in Marriage

In His grip, Sharon