Facebook allows users to share various personal details, including their relationship status. However, it’s important to manage who can see this information to maintain your privacy. Here’s a guide on how to set and manage your relationship status on Facebook.
Setting Your Relationship Status
To update your relationship status on Facebook, follow these steps:
- Access Your Profile: Click on your profile photo in the side menu bar to go to your profile page.
- Go to ‘About’ Section: Click on ‘About’ or ‘See Your About Info’ if you’re using the Facebook app.
- Navigate to ‘Contact and Basic Info’: In this section, you’ll find the option to change your relationship status.
On Mobile Devices
- Open the Facebook app and tap your profile image.
- Tap ‘Update Info’ or the three dots next to ‘Add Story’ and then ‘Edit Profile’.
- Scroll down to your relationship status and tap to edit.
On Desktop
- Click on ‘Family and Relationships’ in the ‘About’ section of your profile.
- Select your relationship status from the dropdown menu.
Choosing Your Relationship Status
Facebook offers a variety of relationship statuses to choose from, including ‘Single’, ‘In a relationship’, ‘Engaged’, ‘Married’, and more, catering to different types of relationships including LGBT-friendly options.
Adding Your Partner
When selecting certain statuses like ‘In a relationship’, you have the option to enter your partner’s name. They will be notified that you have added them to your relationship status.
Setting Your Privacy
It’s crucial to set your privacy settings according to your comfort level:
- To change your relationship’s privacy setting, click or tap on your current privacy setting and choose a new one.
- The globe icon will make your relationship status public, while the couple icon restricts the visibility to your friends only.
Saving Your Changes
After making your selections, don’t forget to save your settings.
Discuss Before Updating
Before changing your relationship status on Facebook, it’s a good practice to discuss it with the person involved. This ensures that both parties are comfortable with sharing this information publicly.
Hiding Your Relationship Status
If you prefer not to share your relationship status:
- Go to your profile page and click on ‘About’.
- In the ‘Contact and basic info’ section, you can adjust the settings to hide your relationship status.
- You may need to customize your privacy settings to control who can see your relationship status.
Setting Your Birthday
In addition to your relationship status, you can also set your birthday on Facebook:
- Go to your profile page and click on ‘About’.
- In the ‘Contact and basic info’ section, you can add or edit your birthday.
Remember, managing your personal information on social media is important for your privacy. Always review your privacy settings and think carefully about what you share online.