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What Does Family Mean to Facebook?

October 17, 2013 •

I have long sus­pected that the peo­ple behind Face­book have a pecu­liar under­stand­ing of rela­tion­ships.

Imag­ine my sur­prise at being unable to con­firm my hus­band’s request to add me as a mem­ber of his fam­ily. Why? Of all the many rela­tion­ship options offered, “hus­band” or “spouse” does not appear. Step­brother, cousin (male) are included as options — but no hus­bands!

Give me a break, Face­book! This is insane.

Image of Facebook timeline activity

Fam­ily mem­ber request

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Semi-retired marketing exec, transitioning from a career in high tech. Now "managed" by two Tonkinese cats. Missing travel and friends on the West Coast. Avid reader and foodie. Staying active with long walks, biking, kayaking and yoga.

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