Although Facebook does not tell you exactly how long you have been friends with someone, it, however, provides you with information on when you first became friends on Facebook. This can help you calculate how long you have been friends with that person.
Here are two ways you can see how long ago you and a friend first became friends on Facebook.
The Friendship PageActivity Log
The Friendship Page:
To access the Friendship page, you have to be on your friend’s profile page.
Start by opening your profile. Then click on “Friends”: A list showing all your friends on Facebook will appear. Using the search bar, search out your friend by typing in your friend’s name. Select your friend from the list: This will take you to your friend’s profile page. At the top right of your friend’s profile, click on the … button. This button opens up options such as “See Friendship”, “Block” “Report”, etc. Select “See Friendship”: Under the Friendship page’s cover image, you will find a box with detailed information about your friendship, including when you became Facebook friends.
Activity Log:
The Activity Log is a compilation of your every activity on Facebook. It includes every post that you have ever made, every post you have been tagged or mentioned in, and much more.
Only you can see your Activity Log.
Though this might seem like quite a walk-through, especially for those that are very active on the social network, Facebook provides filters to help narrow your search to whatever information you might need – in this case being your length of friendship with a friend on the network.
To access your Activity Log, you have to access your profile page.
Start by opening your profile. At the top right of your profile, click on the … button. This button opens up options such as “Activity Log”, “Account Status” and “Profile and Tagging Settings” amongst others. Select Activity Log. This opens up a filter menu that incorporates all your activities on Facebook. Select Added Friends. Here you would find the date you became friends with your friends on Facebook, from your most recent friendships to the latter. Then scroll to find the specific friend.
Otherwise:
A menu appears at the top (horizontally) or vertically on the left. This menu includes options such as “Your Posts”, “Activity you are Tagged in”, “Interactions”, “Connections” and other buttons. Select Connections. Under this, you would find options that would further narrow your search. These options include “Added Friends”, “Removed Friends”, “Received Friend Requests” e. t. c. Select Added Friends. Here you would find the date you became friends with your friends on Facebook, from your most recent friendships to the latter. Simply scroll to find the specific friend.
Conclusion
Friendships are a crucial aspect of life, whether virtually or physically. Thus, knowing how long you have been friends with a person can create even further bonds.
You can find out how long you’ve been friends with someone on Facebook by knowing when you first became friends. This can be done by looking at the Friendship page on your friend’s profile page or looking through your Activity Log. Each option also provides further insights into your relationship with the other person.
How do I find and add friends on Facebook?
To find friends on Facebook, simply type in your friend’s name into the search bar of your Facebook page and click on the search icon. If they were your friend on Facebook, you would find “friend” written in smaller fonts under that person’s name. If the person is not a friend, you would find the add friend icon next to their name or image. Then you can add them by sending a friendship request to them.
Why do I have someone on my friend’s list on Facebook that I didn’t send or accept?
First, check the profile picture. Your friend might have changed names on Facebook. Hence the confusion on who the person is.
Otherwise, you (or someone you granted access to your account) might have sent a request by mistake or accepted their request by mistake.
Can I see my friend’s activity log on Facebook?
No, you cannot.
Activity Logs are only visible to those managing the Facebook account. However, as friends on Facebook, you will be able to see their Facebook activities as they appear on the feed or when you check their profile page or timeline.
