This article was originally published in The Troy Messenger on September 13, 2019.
Last week, to some fanfare, Facebook announced the launch of Facebook Dating in the United States. I admit when I saw the press release, I wasn’t shocked.
First, let’s be honest, Facebook has been a dating platform unofficially for a long time. If you’re unaware of folks who use the service to scout would-be romantic partners, you’re not very observant. In fact, I suspect you’ve all heard someone say, “I’ll check them out on Facebook first,” when a prospective dating opportunity surfaces.
Given the number of divorce cases that I’ve assisted attorneys with over the past decade, Facebook might also be not only a “dating platform”, but rather a conduit for divorce. With the rise of FOMO (fear of missing out) among dedicated users of social media services, the anxiety of not being able to participate in an upcoming event, might also include the fear of missing out on the next best partner.
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