‘Friend’ an ex? Why divorce lawyers love Facebook…

Why does Facebook lead to divorce?  How could it not!  It all begins with the dreaded 'friend' request.  To accept or not to accept an ex.

The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers would love you to accept or 'friend' an old lover.  It's hugely beneficial to them now that approximately 80 percent of divorce lawyers say they've seen a rise in clients claiming social media has lead their partner to an extramarital affair.

It's really a no win situation, though an incredible temptation to resist.  'Remembering when' and catching up with an old flame behind the safety of written words.  It's a thrill, the prospect of reacquainting with one-time school buddies, or former love interests.  Especially if a significant amount of time has passed since you've seen or heard from someone, or if a past break-up every left you with loose ends and no closure.  At one point in time you may have told someone to 'lose your number'.  But thanks to social media, that certain someone can become accessible.  Anytime, anywhere.  Often times, those casual conversations lead to 'emotional infidelity', confiding in someone other than your spouse.  Someone who's ear you can bend when you're feeling neglected in your own relationship.

More and more, those deep, intimate conversations are leading to actual physical contact.  So my advice (if you don't want to give a divorce lawyer more billable hours) when it comes to accepting that tempting 'friend' request from an ex?  It's best to look, but don't click.