In my personal experience it's not that overwhelming. For me it depends on which sorts of people I am dealing with. Friends are different, close friend on a different level. Just like family and close relatives. I am sorry if I am not clear enough, but I hope you are understanding what I am trying to explain here.
And your FB issue... Hehehe.. It's the same all over the world. Fb was a big deal a long time ago. But as time passes by people get busy and things get overlooked.. And the result you already experienced.
Well i am new to steemit, but i feel like here at least i can write a piece of my mind and listen to others without any pressure of being judged unlike Fb.
Keep up the good work and keep writing.