Jealous types now have to deal with brand-new kinds of provocations, such as a comment on their partner's wall from a possible romantic rival, or their loved one getting tagged - identified - in a picture from an old relationship. Boyfriends and girlfriends can view all of this on their partners' walls.
"It seems like Facebook is creating jealousy even where there was not jealousy to begin with," said Amy Muise, a doctoral candidate at the University of Guelph's psychology department who led a recent study on how Facebook can spark jealousy in romantic relationships among college students.
Has Facebook ruined a relationship of yours?
Has Facebook ruined a relationship of yours?
Facebook friends, flirty wall posts and party photos can cause relationship havoc. Photo / Getty Images
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