Young (1998) found that serious
relationship problems were reported by 53% of Internet addicts surveyed that
led to marital discord, separation, and even divorce.
Online affairs dynamically differ from real-life affairs and are potentially
more seductive. Given the global nature of the Internet, online affairs can be culturally
diverse and consequently, can seem more glamorous than the people one
already knows in day-to-day living (Young, 1998).