Break-Ups & the Social Media

Whether it be irreconcilable differences or a case of bad timing, we've all faced the inevitable outcome of a relationship gone wrong...the BREAK-UP. Now with the presence of Twitter and Facebook, sometimes the rest of the world sees it coming before we do. With the quick stroke of a key, a person's relationship status can go from 'In a Relationship' to 'It's Complicated' to non-existent all before the other person even has a chance to blink. 

These social networking sites have also been known to be the cause of a relationship demise or two. It's an easy way for people to get caught up and put on blast with the ability to tag and post photos and people connecting the dots between the six degrees of separation. Oh and God forbid you don't change your status from single when you enter any type of new union!!!

But when it's over, it's over....

How much of an impact have these sites played in your most recent relationships? When you break up, in addition to status changes, do you delete exes off your page? If they have "friended" your friends is it wrong to ask your friends to de-friend them as well? And what about pix? How long before pictures with your ex come down or does it really not matter?