Keeping a Marriage Strong in the World of Social Media

KEEPING A MARRIAGE STRONG IN According to Divorce-Online, 1 in 5 divorce filings cite problems on Facebook or other social networking sites. THE WORLD OF SOCIAL MEDIA Consider having a joint husband/wife social media Avoid talking to ex's online! account If you don't have a joint account, before posting, ask yourself if it's something you wouldn't mind your spouse seeing Make rules together and listen to your partner's concerns about internet use Don't post relationship problems on social media, talk to your spouse about them Build each other up on social media! Spend time together; don't spend all your time on social media SOURCES: Swinton Counseling http://matttownsend.com/top-10-rules-for-social-networking-and-your-marriage/ http://www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife/blogs/does-internet-promote-or-damage-marriage http://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/life-issues/challenges/media-and-entertainment/4-ways-to-avoid- being-a-social-media-marriage-casualty#.VUOnhc58v8s