The Digital Threat to Marriage

How Cohabitation, Social Media, and Online Dating Have Contributed to Higher Divorce Rates

In an age defined by cohabitation, social media overload, and swipe-based dating, couples are entering marriage with weaker foundations, unrealistic expectations, and endless digital temptations tugging at their commitment. Trial living arrangements, comparison-driven platforms, and the illusion of infinite romantic options quietly undermine trust, intimacy, and long-term loyalty. The Digital Threat to Marriage is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand why love is struggling in the modern world—and how couples can still build meaningful, lasting marriages despite the distractions surrounding them.