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I quit a while back. I don't miss it.

The closest thing to a problem has been that I sometimes learn about events a little late. But I've found that pretty much anything I'd actually want to go to I find out about other ways, usually by talking with friends. I probably miss out on a lot of major life news from people I vaguely know, but I'm okay with that. And it probably pushes me to make a little more effort to stay in touch with people in old-fashioned ways, like seeing them in person, or talking on Snapchat.

So far, I've had a somewhat similar experience. I am more energized to talk to people individually on Signal, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, etc. because of an interest in staying up to date on their life events, which personally feels healthier to me.

It's kind of like Hotel California.

I deleted Facebook about 2 months ago. Nothing bad happened. In fact, I feel relieved more than anything that I don't have this data-collecting overlord following me around. Also it takes out the stress of possibly "missing" Facebook messages or invitations.

I can't use one or two dating apps anymore, but I have a feeling my relationship status is unaffected regardless.