Myspace - the Cause of Divorce?

By *JenniLee*, published Jul 24, 2008
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I have heard of some men and women complain that the Internet "particularly Myspace" is the reason they have broken up with their loved ones or even divorced. That it ruins relationships and marriages. A lot of people now will not allow the ones they are with to even have a Myspace account due to the insecure suspicion one might use it to start another relationship or better yet "hook up". So does all the hype of this have any truth to it? I talked to some women that have had experiences with Myspace and here is what they had to say.

Jennifer Thompson, 32 of Ypsilanti Michigan; "Personally, as long as everything is above the board and both parties know what is going on, I don't see a problem with it. I don't have a Myspace, but my husband still does. I do all the pictures, and updates for him. So, I guess I am still involved with it. I trust him completely and the ladies on his Myspace are not only his friends, but mine too!"

This is a good example of old fashion trust. Yet it may not be enough in some of today's relationships, seeing how one may cheat with or without the trust of their spouse, but it does help in securing a relationship. Being involved in your spouses life and friends is a very important aspect of a marriage.

You do not have to necessarily like or hang out on a regular basis with your spouses friends if you do not want too, however to know where that person stands as well as letting them know you are there is important. Doing these things without being nosy or judgmental is the way to go about it, being involved in most aspects of a spouses life will not only help with the trust and security of a marriage or relationship, yet also show your spouse that you take interest in them and their interests.

Takeaways
  • stories on Myspace ruining relationships.
  • views on Myspace and it's relationship/marriage effects.
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all original, resources from author and in person interviews.
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my thoughts exactly Bob.

Posted on 09/10/2008 at 6:09:22 PM

 
I don't really think that myspace is what causes people to cheat. If people are considering cheating on their wife, or husband, myspace is not going to be the deciding factor. Meeting new people may give people the opportunity to meet new people and possibly find relationships with those people but if a person is loyal to their spouse then there should be no problems. Great article, I had no idea some people linked myspace and their divorce.

Posted on 09/10/2008 at 2:09:49 PM

 
I admit I used to get a little jealous when my wife would use MySpace IM to chat with people I didn't know. As long as my two rules aren't broken, I don't mind now. Those two are: No nudity from or to anyone and no meeting anyone of the opposite sex in person. I still get a little nervous from time to time but who doesn't?

Posted on 08/09/2008 at 10:08:32 PM

 
I can see the potential for some people to cheat on their partners. It is no less "cheating" if it is done online even if that is as far as it gets. Sophie

Posted on 07/30/2008 at 11:07:40 PM

 
Emotional adultery = infidelity . . . . very intuitive topic.

Posted on 07/29/2008 at 7:07:58 AM

 
Very well said, JC.

Posted on 07/28/2008 at 12:07:42 PM

 
this was a very interesting topic to me while talking to these women affected by this.

Posted on 07/25/2008 at 11:07:57 AM

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