Social Media's Dark Side: 50% Marriages Crumble Due to Online Connections

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News18•08-01-2026, 20:39
Social Media's Dark Side: 50% Marriages Crumble Due to Online Connections
- •Social media is cited as the root cause for 50-60% of marital disputes and divorces, according to police and experts.
- •Excessive chatting with school/college friends on platforms like WhatsApp, Snapchat, Instagram can lead to attraction, affairs, or suspicion.
- •Phone privacy (passwords, hiding) and constant mobile use erode trust and communication between spouses.
- •Comparing one's life to 'perfect' online portrayals and seeking emotional support outside the marriage fuels dissatisfaction.
- •Experts recommend a 'Digital Detox' with tips like putting phones aside, maintaining transparency, and real-life interaction.
Why It Matters: Prioritize real-life connection over virtual interactions; excessive social media use is silently destroying marriages.
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