It's time we had a little chat about our relationship. You've been a great friend to me, since first meeting a few months back. We've grown quite close and I thank you for the countless hours we've spent reconnecting with old friends, and finding new ones. I will never forget our 2am chat sessions, our sharing of photos, videos, memories and aspirations, and all your wonderfully addicting applications, groups and games.
 
I've found so many other people who share my passions, pet-peeves and idiosyncrasies because of you. Like the 634 other people who agree that Tillamook Cheddar Cheese is the best cheddar cheese in America. And like the 110,000 other students who like me, chose a degree that gets them into the group, "I picked a major I like, and one day I will probably be living in a box." You let me post my support for all my favorite bands, books, and foods too. Like when I (and 8,140 other people), became a fan of Ernest Hemingway, who is one of my favorite writers. And finally, because of your countless quizzes that fill my inbox each day, I now know which Disney character I am most like, how well I know my 80's trivia, and whether or not I am a "party pooper." I'm really not sure how I survived before our relationship, not knowing all these useless facts and interesting people.
 
I look forward to your updates and notifications too. Each day I tell myself we will only spend one hour together, but somehow one hour always turns into two or even three. That's why I can no longer see you every day, Facebook. I'm sorry, but our time together is distracting me from work and school. More importantly, you are beginning to interfere with my other relationships. I must put God and my family first, Facebook. No more checking in with you when I should be spending time with Him. I'm sorry, but you just don't compare. Also, I'm not going to tell you everything anymore. Otherwise, everybody and their mother (mine included) ends up knowing every single detail about my life. So please don't be angry, but we really need to slow things down. I must distance myself from you some, and begin to use a bit more discretion.
 
I thank you for our time together and for the memories we've shared. I hope you understand that this is not your fault but mine. I'll still check in from time to time. I'm sorry it has come to this, but I know we'll always be friends.
 
Sincerely,
Robyn Bera
 
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