Couples in strife as Facebook cited in divorces

THE dangers of social networking sites for the young are well documented, but increasing numbers of middle-aged users are also having their private lives thrown into turmoil by online activity.

Marriage counsellors claim sites like Facebook are contributing to separations and divorce as bored 40 and 50-somethings try to reconnect with childhood sweethearts.

British divorce firm Divorce-Online said Facebook was cited in one-fifth of the divorce petitions it processed last year.

Australian Family Relationships Clearing House manager Elly Robinson said online behaviour was causing friction in households.

via Couples in strife as Facebook cited in divorces | Courier Mail.