1. A method of processing an instant message session between a first user and a second user in an instant messaging system, the method comprising: identifying at least one relevant entity from among a plurality of entities based upon the relevant entity being shared by the first and second users participating in the instant message session; highlighting a display representation of the relevant entity to indicate that the relevant entity is related to the instant message session; and displaying a display representation of a second relevant entity that has not been previously shared by the first user with the second user, wherein highlighting the display representation of the first relevant entity includes indicating a shared status for the first relevant entity.