It's a common question many of us ask ourselves every day - "should I unfriend that person on Facebook ?" Nowadays, our social media channels are filled with so many people who may not seem relevant to our lives anymore. Whether they be an old school friend, someone you worked with years ago or an ex-flame - sometimes our timelines are crammed with updates we could simply do without. Perhaps that's why TV host Jimmy Kimmel decided to start National Unfriend Day, which is celebrated on November 17.

The day basically encourages Facebook users to remove people who are not true friends. Naturally, the trend soon went viral , and now people count down the hours in November until they can officially rid people from their timelines. Some even believe National Unfriend Day can highlight real issues related to self-esteem.

While it may seem like a really good reason to say goodbye to people who no longer serve you, letting them go can actually be good for you too. Dating coach and relationship expert, James Preece , author at HeraHaven.ai , admitted there are many reasons why being brutal can put a spring in your step.

James said: "As National Unfriend Day approaches, now is the perfect time to reflect on the relationships in your life. While distancing yourself from someone, or even unfriending people, may seem like an extreme and uncomfortable decision, it is actually one of the most powerful acts of self-care you can practice. "This is because we often hold onto connections, both r.