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How to Change Your Relationship Status on Facebook

Edit your status from your laptop or phone to keep it quiet … or not

By Brad Stephenson Brad Stephenson Freelance Contributor Western Sydney University Brad Stephenson is a freelance tech and geek culture writer with 12+ years' experience. He writes about Windows 10, Xbox One, and cryptocurrency. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 14, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Facebook Facebook Pinterest Twitter Snapchat Instagram YouTube Online Dating

What to Know

Facebook website: Select your profile pic > Edit Profile > Customize Your Intro > Edit. Select the pencil icon next to Relationship.Then, select the down arrow next to your relationship status to choose a new status. You have the option to enter your partner's name.In the app: Tap your profile > More (three dots) > Edit Profile. Tap your current relationship status > Edit and choose a new status.
This article explains how to change your relationship status on Facebook, whether you're using the Facebook mobile app or Facebook in a web browser.

Change Your Relationship Status on the Facebook Website

To update your relationship status on the Facebook website: Select your profile image in the upper-right area of the screen. Select Edit Profile. Scroll down and select Edit next to Customize Your Intro. Scroll down and select the pencil icon next to Relationship. Select the pencil icon next to your relationship status. Select the down-arrow next to your relationship status to choose a new status. Choices are: SingleIn a relationshipEngagedMarriedIn a civil unionIn a domestic partnershipIn an open relationshipIt's complicatedSeparatedDivorcedWidowed If you selected a relationship status that involves another person, you have the option to enter their name in the box below your relationship status. Your partner will be notified that you have added them to your relationship status. Until they approve, "Pending" will display next to your relationship status. You can also enter your anniversary date next to Since. To change your relationship's privacy setting, click your current privacy setting, and choose a new one. If you select the globe icon, your relationship status will be public. The couple icon makes it viewable to your friends only. Select Save.

Change Your Relationship Status in the Facebook App

To update your relationship status in the Facebook app: Tap your profile image in the upper-left corner. Tap the three dots next to Add Story > Edit Profile. Scroll down and tap your current relationship status. Scroll down and select the pencil icon next to Relationship. Select the down-arrow next to your relationship status to choose a new status, and then tap Done. Choices are: SingleIn a relationshipEngagedMarriedIn a civil unionIn a domestic partnershipIn an open relationshipIt's complicatedSeparatedDivorcedWidowed If you selected a relationship status that involves another person, you can enter their name in the box below your relationship status. Your partner will be notified that you have added them. Until your partner approves the addition of their name, you will see "Pending" next to your relationship status. If you selected a relationship status that involves another person, you have the option to enter your Anniversary date. To change your relationship's privacy setting, click your current privacy setting, and choose a new one. The globe icon makes your relationship status public. The couple icon makes your relationship status viewable to your friends only. Tap Save. A good way to avoid attention after a divorce or becoming single is to make your relationship status private before changing it on Facebook. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Make Facebook Private How to Change Your Facebook Password How to Clean up Your Facebook Profile How to Unblock Someone on Messenger How to Change Your Facebook Cover Photo How to Remove Your Birthday From Facebook How to Change Your Name on Google Meet How to Recover Deleted Messages on Facebook Messenger Adding Family Members to Your Facebook Profile How to Change Your Twitch Username How to Block Searches of Your Facebook Profile How to Unlink Facebook From Instagram How to Prevent Strangers From Seeing Your Facebook Profile How to Create a Follow Button on Facebook How to Delete Albums on Facebook How to Add or Remove Shortcuts on Facebook Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies