Closing in on a billion users, Facebook is the world’s most popular social network. And it’s no wonder — with virtually everyone having an account on the service, it’s easy to find all your friends there.
But people don’t use the service just to keep track of what their friends are doing. That would be too obvious and simple.
Instead, many Facebook folks use the service to keep track of what their romantic partners are up to. And not just current romantic partners either — ex-partners are ripe for spying too.
A psychological researcher wondered, though — is it healthy to keep spying on your exes like this? Let’s find out.
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Great post. An ex is called an ex for a reason. People who linger and obsess over their ex, especially on Facebook is a bad idea! If that individual is not over his/her ex, and they stalk their Facebook constantly, not only is it a bad obsessive behavior, but it will also lead to emotional issues. For example,if their ex posts a picture kissing another person one month post break-up, this is only going to lead to heartbreak, more obsessive thoughts, and tears. It’s better to be bygones be bygones!
I totally agree!
Seeing your ex every day, seek g the new fun photos, just doesn’t make sense!!
Why??
Do you need a daily reminder?
My bf used to post a comment on nearly every single post of a couple of his exes walls… I had to ask why…. I think he just needed that much attention…
Move on!!