FOR as long as humans have romanced each other, others have wanted to meddle. Internet dating sites claim to have brought science to the age-old question of how to pair off successfully. But have they?
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Do a quick online search for the term “What causes divorce” and you will be greeted with a myriad of sites claiming to have the answer. A popular claim is that online dating and social networking sites are major contributors to infidelity and divorce. A new economics paper presents some very compelling evidence that it is simply not true. The ease at which married people can find new lovers online is not causing an increase in marital instability. 
Jon Z. Bennington's curator insight,
October 24, 2013 4:24 PM
I actually differ from this article's view that marriage is not harmed by online interaction. Unfortunately, they have statistics to back them up, and all that I have is life experiences and a keen observation with no percentages and pie charts. I felt that to be fair that I should include an article that has a slight differerence of opinion. When you ask yourself what do you think, see if you go with your gut or the numbers. 
ukfamilylawyer's curator insight,
December 31, 2013 9:45 AM
Far too simplistic to make the link between the Internet, social media etc and increase in divorce. A lot of research to be done yet. |
