Freshmen year of college I was always helping my friends deal with their relationship problems. There was always something going on with one of them and nine times out of ten it had to do with Facebook. One of my friends had been dating a guy that she really enjoyed spending time with but had yet to DTR (define the relationship).

They had been seeing each other for months and the fact that he hadn't sent her a Facebook relationship request was driving her crazy. She came up with so many different ideas in her head as to why her new boyfriend hadn't popped the question (ha-ha).

After driving herself insane, she hacked into his facebook and deleted his messages. After she came down from her crazy spell and transformed from the crazy girlfriend you see in the movies, she realized that she had to fess up and tell him. Not only was she completely embarrassed, but she also remained single on Facebook.

Since the start of Facebook, people have used the website to maintain friendships, relationships, and "stalking" on everyone else. With the click of a mouse, we have access to our "friends" entire social lives. Although Facebook makes it easier to keep in contact with loved ones, is Facebook the death of dating, as we know it?

As a college student, I can honestly say that Facebook has done more damage to the relationships I have encountered than anything else. It doesn't matter if your status is single or in a relationship, Facebook can cause some serious tension in a relationship.

It all starts out at the beginning; things are going good, you have just started dating and really seem to enjoy each others company. Once you start telling your friends about your fresh squeeze, they will start asking you: "Are you Facebook official yet?” In the Facebook world, a relationship means close to nothing unless it's broadcasted for the world to see.

So go ahead, accept that relationship request, but you don't want to know what comes next. Once your relationship is on your profile, you might as well of just given your partner a key to your social life. Now, whenever you friend someone of the opposite sex, expect to be interrogated. It gets worse: Whenever someone posts on your wall, you will be hearing about it.

Facebook opens up so many doors to reconnecting with old friends, meeting new people, and staying in touch with relatives; but sometimes when your in a relationship, it may be best to keep the past in the past. Friending an "ex" may be interesting, but it may be the end of your trusting relationship.

Now, regardless of whether or not you can be trusted, every move you make can potentially be under surveillance. A wall post could cause an argument or even a break up. Why put yourself through the craziness? Isn't there enough stress in a relationship without the added pressures of the Internet and old temptations at the click of a mouse?

Has Facebook ever had an impact on your relationship?

Have you ever had to end a relationship because of Facebook?