To fast, too soon: Couples who meet online likely to break-up

Are you looking for a spouse or a companion on social media? Be careful, in both the cases, as it may result in a speedy break-up. New study shows higher break-up rates for couples who met online compared to offline whether they were in marital or non-marital romantic relationships.

Are you looking for a spouse or a companion on social media? Be careful, in both the cases, as it may result in a speedy break-up.

New study shows higher break-up rates for couples who met online compared to offline whether they were in marital or non-marital romantic relationships.

The increasing popularity of social media, online dating sites, and mobile applications for meeting people and initiating relationships has made online dating an effective means of finding a future spouse.

The first-of-its-kind study explored whether break-up rates for both marital and non-marital relationships differ depending on whether a couple first met online or offline.

“Additional factors besides the meeting venue can help predict whether a couple will stay together or break up,” author wrote.

These may differ for marital versus non-marital relationships and include the quality and duration of the relationship.

The findings were reported in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking.