4 Types of Toxic Facebook Friends You Should Delete

A whopping 1.82 billion people use Facebook each day, and unfortunately, some of them are obnoxious. Dealing with rude or negative people like this can get stressful, and it may even impact your mental health. Luckily, Facebook makes it easy to remove unwanted people from your digital life with a few quick clicks. Protect your emotional well-being by deleting these 4 toxic frenemies from your friends' list.

The One-Upper

Remember that time you took a fabulous tropical vacation and rocked your toned bikini bod? So does The One-Upper, because she took a similar vacation - except her beach had whiter sand and bluer waves. Oh, and she was skinnier than you, and her swimsuit cost more money than yours.

When you broke your toe, The One-Upper filled your status with comments about the time she broke her entire foot. After you landed an impressive new job, The One-Upper reminded everybody about the time she worked for the governor or babysat for celebrities. When your kindergartner learned to read, The One-Upper bragged that her child was fully literate in preschool.

Dealing with a one-upper is exhausting, and it can make you feel like nothing you do measures up. You’re an amazing person, and nobody should ever make you feel differently. Say “Bye Felicia” to Mr. or Ms. One-Upper and carry on with your incredible life.

Your Ex

Is your ex's new girlfriend funnier or prettier than you? Is your ex wife making her mouthwatering chicken casserole for her new beau? How come your former lover seems so happy ever since he left you? These are all questions that do not need an answer. They’re also questions that might never pop into your head if you delete your ex from Facebook.

It’s hard to get over a breakup, whether you were married for 20 years or broke up with your beau of a few months. Moving on becomes even more difficult when you’re able to view photos and status updates that detail everything your ex says, does, or feels. Do yourself a favor and only keep current significant others or potential partners on your page. Your ex is an ex for a reason.

The User

Nearly everyone has that one friend or family member who always wants something. As soon as they see you’re online, The User bombards you with babysitting requests or asks to borrow a few bucks. The User also needs a ride to work, so hopefully you’re not busy today, tomorrow, or every day for the next few months.

Sometimes The User takes on another form. The User may ignore you for months, spend a few minutes pretending to care about your life, and then blow up your inbox with Jamberry invitations or fundraising requests. Regardless of which type of user you’re dealing with, it’s safe to say that you can get through life just fine without being Facebook friends.

The Complainer

The weather sucks, as usual. Oh, and so does everything else in The Complainer’s life. The Complainer isn’t just going through a rough patch, though. This individual hates everything and everyone, 24/7.

They hate rich people, but they also hate folks on food stamps and welfare. They're sick of their job, their parents, their apartment, and their car. Oh, and their significant other gets on their nerves, too.

Life is filled with blessings, but it’s difficult to remember this if you’re constantly reading negative posts. Turn your Facebook into a drama-free zone by deleting The Complainer as soon as you get a chance. It’s a beautiful day, isn’t it?

As cliched as it may sound, you truly are the company you keep. Narrow your circle and ensure that it’s filled with supportive, positive friends and family members by deleting the toxic friends listed above.