Facebook blamed as the source of most third divorce by married couples

I agree with the respondents here. Facebook, and any other social networking site is definitely not to be blamed for a problem which was already there. It is like blaming a weapon used in a crime, instead of just the criminal him/herself.

this is very interesting i did not know that but i do know that a lot of people use facebook and at times there is a lot of drama going on publicly that should be resolved in private. i think it is very sad that people use facebook to start fights or cheat on their loved ones. facebook was suppose to be a fun site to keep in touch with family or friends. it is a place to have fun and play games not for all the drama that goes on.

I can actually believe this. I do not think that it is the fault of Facebook itself nor the technology. However, it gives people the opportunity to spread a lot of rumors and misinformation or flirt or do whatever online a lot faster than they used to be able to offline. Therefore, I do not really think it is so much changing a person's natural behavior as it is allowing it to not only intensify but also allowing others to see it and quicker and realize what the other person has been doing all along.

I consider it rather funny, to blame a technology for something that concerns a relationship. Most likely, even before the social networking site was used, the marriage and the relationship was already problematic. I think blaming the social networking site is like barking at the wrong tree.

aw... I think it's little bit too much I think facebook motivates people to act certain behavior and it depends on an individual how they would react. So I think I won't blame FB but again I am not good about FB because I don't have account with them. I am facebook free.

Why can't couples CUDDLE while doing facebook or other network stuff? I mean is it hard to put your arms around each other while you're scrolling down on facebook?

i cant help but laugh at this claim.. seriously.. why blame FB?? it's entirely up to the couple - how do they cope and overcome their marital problem.. whatever problem they had or faced, may be been a problem long before FB got between them - it is simply being used as a 'scapegoat', an easy target to blame..

Why do they have to blame EVERYTHING on facebook not on themselves as human? I really find this so ridiculous. Even there is crime circulating just because of facebook then facebook has nothing to do with it. Because if that is the case then why don't people blame of having computer and internet first? The facebook has its importance and that networking site wouldn't care if people are having problems in relationship just because of what they have since on facebook.

Sadly I find it true, that facebook is now one of the reasons for divorce and broken family not only in USA but also in other parts of the world. More and more housewives spend more time in front of computers chatting with their fb friends, commenting on posts or playing games than with their family. Spouses tend to get jealous which often results in fights and in the long run leads to separation. I've seen also some married men and women in my country who love to attend reunions, like highschool and college reunion, they get reunited with their old crushes, boyfriends or girlfriends, start taking interests again then date afterwards.

I believe Facebook shouldn't be blamed on the rising numbers of divorce cases. Facebook is only a way and a place for people to communicate, greet each other and share thing about life. There still other factors to consider why a couple undergoes divorce.

Poor facebook...an innocent website almost always being blamed for the negative things that may happen/happened to its members. LOL! It sounds ridiculous....hahaha! I want to make a shout out to any person who blames facebook or any social networking sites.... Yo, IT'S YOUR FAULT..Don't blame the f*uck*in website because you're the one in control nuth*ead...Sorry..this is just the way I make fun of things... Peace:)

facebook if used iresponsibily can destory relationship ,so is food if not eating responsbily could cause health problems , so many guys dont have time for there spouses but they have more time for there facebook friends. however the benefits far outway whatever problems

It is after all, a social network.

Facebook itself is not the reason people get divorced. Some people's ACTIVITIES on Facebbook may well contribute to a couple splitting up but Facebook is only the tool that is used by the people involved. To say that Facebook is responsible for divorce is an excuse used by people who feel they have to blame their bad behaviour on something other than their own actions.

Yes... May be...!!! No doubt sometimes just because of facebook me and my girl friend get so much troubles... Little misunderstanding creates a big fight... But Thanks to GOD... She is so understanding so she always avoids the fights... I am so lucky...