Is Facebook Ruining Relationships?

According to a study by the Divorce Online blog, Facebook is cited in over 33% of the 5,000 divorce filings in England for 2011.

Facebook: The ultimate weapon

That's a 13% increase from two years ago. Combined with text messaging, Facebook has cemented its place as a primary catalyst for divorce.

Twitter, on the other hand, is rarely mentioned, cropping up in a mere 20 out of the 5,000 cases analyzed.

The news feed as evidence

According to Divorce Online, the most common grounds cited involve one spouse getting too close for comfort with members of the opposite sex.

Heated exchanges with ex-partners are also frequently called into question.

The Facebook wall has essentially become just another piece of ammunition in separation proceedings.

Ultimately, it pays to be careful with your digital footprint. Double-check your privacy settings and simply avoid airing your relationship dirty laundry online—because Big Brother is always watching...