A recent survey by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers reported that Facebook is cited in 1 in 5 divorces in the U.S. and 80 percent of divorce lawyers reported the use of social media being used in engage in marital affairs. The article found on the Science Blog states:
"We're coming across it more and more," said licensed clinical psychologist Steven Kimmons, Ph.D., of Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Ill. "One spouse connects online with someone they knew from high school. The person is emotionally available and they start communicating through Facebook. Within a short amount of time, the sharing of personal stories can lead to a deepened sense of intimacy, which in turn can point the couple in the direction of physical contact."
