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Girlfriends: How to Not Lose A Friend Over Facebook

Don't let Facebook cost you a friend. Here's how to avoid the drama.
How to Not Lose Friends Over Facebook
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By Charli Penn · Updated October 27, 2020
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Real talk moment: There are few things more addictive than Facebook. From obsessively refreshing your news feed and clicking “like” buttons, to keeping your profile photo on point and spying on old flames, one can always find a reason to waste a little time on the popular social networking site.

It’s all fun and games at first, but if you’re not careful about what you post, someone can and will get hurt… then there’s nothing fun about it. Facebook faux pas have burned many a friendship. Don’t let yours become its next victim. Follow these rules to keep the peace.