Social media seems innocuous enough – what is risky about keeping in touch with friends and family? A lot, apparently: studies show that there is a link between social media usage and decreased marital quality. And if marriage ends up in divorce, the things that you say to others on the web may be used against you, too.
The Connection Between Social Media and Divorce
The more that one spouse in the relationship uses social media, the more jealous or suspicious the other spouse may become, creating tension in the marriage. In fact, one study reports that as many as one in every seven people has stated that they have thought about divorce as a result of their partners’ online activity. The study, conducted by a UK law firm, also found that 17 percent of couples participating in the study argued about social media usage every day. If you want to reduce your chance of divorce, staying off of Facebook may be part of the answer.
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