Social Networking Can Be The End Of Your Relationship

Gustavo Cerati once said that “seduction is almost never where you think it will be.” It seems that a similar effect occurs with social networks, which are not only tools for contact, but also relaxation and the end of relationships.

Is it possible that social networks have become a weapon of mass destruction when it comes to relationships? According to various studies, it seems that they have caused millions of divorces. This is not an exaggeration.

Let us not forget that while we interact through social networks, we also make a large part of our lives public. Facebook and Twitter feeds show the private worlds of millions of people.

In addition, social networks have become a powerful way to communicate with people. In Spain alone, there are over 20 million Facebook users, which is almost half of the population. This is scary if you think about the whole world. The number of users exceeds 1.5 billion people. It is easy to see the power that social networks have over our lives. For many, they have become indispensable.

Divorce caused by social networks

Although many studies analyze the impact of social networks on our lives, we will focus on one particular one, which was conducted by a prestigious North American journal of psychology.

According to recent data, Facebook has been the cause of around 28 million divorces worldwide. This may seem exaggerated, but a few years ago the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers confirmed these figures when it was determined that Facebook was behind 20% of the separations in the United States.

So far we have focused on Facebook, since it is the most important social network in the world today. But keep in mind that there are many more: Twitter, Instagram, Google+, Pinterest, etc. Some users have even used these to end their romantic relationship.

Why do social networks trigger divorce?

If your relationship is solid and you have a sensible attitude towards social networks, nothing happens. This data is not necessarily a cause for alarm. However, there are certain factors that affect the relationship between social networks and divorce.

We will turn to data again, this time based on studies on the use of social networks to find informal or binding relationships. According to a prestigious journal, 58% of men and 80% of women in the survey use social networks to find dates.

It seems that couples who have reached a dead end in their relationship, who have not taken care of it, or who are just unhappy for any reason, find a new way to meet people and get into friendships that can turn into something more on social networks. But there are also several reasons:

• The constant flow of other people’s information shows that users have no reason to settle into an unhappy relationship. Social networks display a large number of attractive, flashy, compatible profiles. They are a window into a world full of stimuli.
• According to many different studies on relationships today, the tolerance for facing problems has been reduced. Today, with so much information, it is easy to find other quick alternatives instead of maturing the relationship and deepening the feelings of a particular person.
• Uncertainty is another strong factor that affects fractures. Excessive control over the other person is much easier to achieve, because you can see their posts, the times they log on, their photos and their interactions. This creates a certain amount of mistrust and fear that can end up hindering communication and mutual respect.
• Constant exposure to other potential partners may be another reason. Maybe your relationship is very solid, but on social networks you can get in touch with many people who are similar to you, looking for an adventure or a date. Many of them are very compelling and therefore you need to make your intentions very clear to avoid falling into potentially dangerous websites.

It is clear that social networks have changed the way we look at the world, which includes romantic relationships. If they are not treated rationally and with common sense, they can provoke insecurity, fear or sadness. So take care of the person you have by your side, and remember that social networking is just entertainment, not a lifestyle.