Has My Life Become Any Better Through Facebook?

I use to be that guy who thought it was pointless having a Facebook or Myspace account, plus didn't have tons of friends anyway (I can be socially awkward). Eventually I caved in and logged in for the first time circa 2011 or 2012. So since my time on this social media outlet has my life improve?

Nope, not really. Real life friends have dwindled in numbers. Haven't gain many significant friends through this media. Blocked a couple of "friends" and sure some may have blocked me (seldom do I post comments and statuses without thinking of consequences). Often I would go on Facebook just to fill the void of boredom or ignore life problems that I did not want to deal with at the time. But I didn't view every log in as filling a void instead I seen it as, "What's everyone up to?" 

I was in a dead marriage that did not provide any substance. In other words, no life accomplishments were achieved with Facebook at my side.

I know some people can use and handle Facebook without being sucked into the addictive brain-dead candy whirlwind. But I am not one of those people. Does that make me worse than those people who can control their Facebooking? I've been program by Facebook to even ask such a question and I honestly don't know if it makes me a worse human being. But admitting and avoiding the problem will make me a cuss-of-a-lot better as my own person.

The bottom of this social media low point for me was that this addiction spread into pornography. Let's face it, Facebook "friends" are not the most wholesome bunch. I don't exactly remember how it started but more than likely began by seeing someone liking a revealing picture of a person you are not even friends with. When you are bored or trying to escape life problems, you turn to dangerous things to fill that void in your life. 
Eventually, I went into creeper/stalker mode and browse through countless others profiles and slowly this venture into something you cannot control. But pornography addiction is another topic and won't get into now. Point is after a nearly two year struggle I finally have a good grasp on what is important. Not to say I don't fall occasionally but I'm now attacking it with the right attitude. Plus it's just not a good look to be viewing porn when your religious affiliation is Christian.

Will I delete or deactivate my account? Not sure on that yet (mainly because of my Spotify account is linked with my Facebook), and I don't think Facebook in itself is or was the main cause of my problems. Definitely will be on there a lot less, I prefer for it not to be folks' first option of contacting me.

Two article that you should definitely check out:
When You Stop Checking Facebook Constantly, These 10 Things Will Happen
5 Lessons Learned From Leaving Facebook