Divorcebook

Who's seen the youtube video 'facebook in real life' very funny:

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qkc9VfDYLc

Anyhow, that's not what this post is about.

So now that I am 'seeing' someone, I've experienced a modern day dating dilemma, namely facebook stalking. Alright, I'm exaggerating, nobody is facebook stalking me (to my knowledge anyway) but given I am 'friends' with Chris, suddenly public posts are taking on a whole new level of importance.

Let me explain.

This week, I have had two slightly dodgey comments/posts made about me, for the whole world to see (at least in my 200 ppl strong facebook world).

Post number one:

BY: Beautiful, gorgeous, young Turkish holiday romance from mid last year, opts to make following public comment on recent facebook photo:

merhaba nasılsın sizi cok özledim ben hala askerdeyım keske yanınızda olsaydım mucuk xxxxxx

I have checked with personal Turkish translator (ok friend) and this means: Hello how are you - I miss you very much - I'm still in the army - I wish I was near you though.

Post number two:

FY: Fozzy! Hmmph, by the way, Fozzy knows I am currently 'dating', still he feels the need to post:

Hey Yvette
Thanks for the birthday wishes!
Good to talk to you the other day
Hey I still have a couple of your Bali special dvds that I need to return. You free next week at all?

So, given I AM someone who pays attention to Facebook activity in general (alright especially on potential suitors page), this has led to me thinking about how I would interpret such posts if on someone else's (eg his) page. And it ain't good. I mean if I were him I would translate:

Post one:
Clearly she had a holiday romance in Turkey last year. More to the point they are still in touch. And god, he doesn't even speak English - I mean what kind of relationship was this that she had? What a slapper! I hope she was careful! Why is he still sending her kisses?

Post two:
Obviously she was dating this bloke AND recently, even though she told me she was single for YEARS. I wonder what's going on now? I mean why did she call him the other day - that must have been after we met? What were they talking about? Why can't he post the fucking DVDs back?

Look, I know men are simple creatures. Perhaps they don't even notice these things? Still it has certainly got me thinking that the world at large SHOULD introduce mandatory facebook etiquette.

Such as rule one:

• When facebook 'friend's' with exes of ANY description, they must not, I repeat, NOT EVER write anything publicly outside of merry Xmas, happy Bday etc. Mail to inbox is fine. Mail to wall is not.
  

Actually, I think my bro in law got it right when he renamed it 'divorcebook'. More than ever in these social networking times, I reckon, what you don't know wont hurt you.

xxxoooxxx

ps more than one of my friends in long term relationships have opted to not be facebook friends with their partner, smart move!

Interesting times, interesting measures

Somehow, it seems I have now been dating the Definer for over four weeks. Don't get too excited, we have not discussed exclusivity and have only been out four times, however, all things considered, this is my most serious relationship since the HH began.

Which is why I have decided to reveal his name. The Definer is Chris. So for all of you readers who I actually connect with 'offline', yes he has a name.

Which is also why I have been extremely slack. I mean, I never really figured out what I would do with the blog if I moved into the 'dating' phase. Seems far too personal to reveal all the gory details.

So I have decided not to. For the time being the story of Chris and I will remain private, until which time I feel the need to share (eg he dumps me and I need to rant, I dump him and I need to vent etc). Gut feel? Is probably going to be short term, he seems to be emotionally unavailable....but time will tell.

Not much else going on, apart from a random text from Harvard out of the blue this morning! Apparently he has been thinking about me and was wondering if i would like to catch up for a drink and some 'fun'. Had to fess up to being taken care of in that department right now....

Tomorrow is Melbourne Cup Day. Looking forward to frocking up and maybe even having a little flirt here and there. I mean, no need to go putting all my eggs in one basket or anything!

xxxoooxxx