There’s a new trend in social media - and you might want to give it a try...

Take a look at your Facebook friends. If the total number is going down, it may have nothing to do with you...

There’s a new trend in social networking - taking a break. 61% of Facebook users have reported recently taking a break for several weeks or more and 20% say they once used Facebook but have now stopped. Here are the top reasons cited for Facebook fatigue: 

* Too busy

* Lack of interest

* No compelling updates

* Excessive gossip or drama

* Waste of time

* Just bored with it

The faces on Facebook are changing too. Originally populated by mostly students, the average age of the new user is now 40 years old, with the fastest growing group age 65 and up. Many younger users blame their parents for their Facebook break and say the 40+ crowd has ruined a good thing.