Question About Facebook w/Discussion?

I have been simultaneously attracted to and repelled by Facebook. This has led me to, at times, deactivate my FB account temporarily in order to relieve myself of the stress it brought upon me. I think I have learned how to tolerate my account and rarely deactivate anymore. I enjoy it more now, but only because I allow myself to keep a safe distance from it: checking daily instead of 2–3 times a day, and I have managed to prioritize it lower on my list.
I think my temporary absences have hurt my social standing, and I seem to have lost touch with FB or with my friends or both. Just wondering on some ways you have found are good to connect with people.. I have over 500 friends but I feel as though I know only 10% of that!

How do you feel about Facebook? And help with my sitch!

-Temporarily Deactivated