One thousand one hundred and eighty-one friends. That’s quite a crowd for someone who identifies as an introvert. As I reflect on my 40+ years of life, I realize that my decade spent on Facebook has led me to reconnect with individuals from every phase of my journey. In the early days of social media, the goal was simple: accumulate friends just because you knew them. It felt somewhat like collecting baseball cards—the more friends, the merrier. Yet, as time passed, the nature of social media transformed.
Today, platforms like Facebook and Instagram have become more than just places to share daily happenings; they are hubs for networking, connecting over shared interests, and, yes, promoting personal ventures. With the evolution of these platforms, it became clear that it was time to take a more discerning approach to my online friends list.
So, no, I’m not sorry for unfriending you.
Historically, I’ve been a rule follower who avoids confrontation, leading me to keep friends on my list rather than remove them. For years, I built an online presence for the products I sold and my blogging endeavors, which meant I wanted as many connections as possible. If my updates bored you, I figured you could simply unfriend me. But I rarely took that step myself—until now.
In our fast-paced world, we are bombarded by distractions, especially within our social media feeds. With new features rolling out regularly, platforms curate content based on our interests, making it essential to streamline what we see. When Facebook enhanced its group features, it opened up a world where you could find communities for nearly every interest—parenting, business, hobbies—you name it. Meanwhile, Instagram’s algorithm led me to curate my feed to reflect my current interests, prioritizing what truly resonates with me.
This wasn’t a personal attack on anyone; it was about focusing on what mattered most to me. Everyone has limited time, and it makes sense to only engage with content that truly interests us. If you’re not invested in my posts about my kids’ school adventures, that’s perfectly okay. It’s not about you; it’s about how we choose to spend our attention.
However, I’ve also realized that scrolling through my friend list can feel overwhelming. There are individuals from various chapters in my life that I may never see again, yet I find comfort in keeping them connected online, as it keeps those memories alive. The nostalgia is nice, but then there are those who evoke feelings I would rather not confront. Perhaps they are thriving in careers similar to what I once pursued, and their success can trigger feelings of inadequacy within me. It’s not their fault; it’s mine. Watching them celebrate accomplishments can sting a little, even if I chose my current path.
So, I’ve opted to unfriend—and I stand by that decision.
Ten years into this social media journey, it’s perfectly acceptable to refine your online presence. We are all navigating this digital landscape together for the first time, and it’s fascinating to observe how our behaviors have shifted. Just recently, I bumped into an online friend at the grocery store, and she strolled right past me. If we’re friends online, doesn’t that imply a level of friendship in real life, too? Maybe it’s time to consider unfriending a few more.
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In summary, it’s completely reasonable to curate your social media experience. We must prioritize our emotional well-being and choose connections that uplift us, while also embracing the journey of self-discovery and the ever-evolving nature of our online lives.
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