Internet behind rise in marriage woes

MORE marriages are breaking down because of financial and gambling worries and an alarming rise in the use of internet porn and cyber sex.

Accord, the Catholic Marriage Care Service, also said 15% of its clients are facing huge difficulties because spouses were bringing extra work home or turning to pornography, online gambling and computer games.

The marriage advisory service also revealed demand for services increased by 10% during 2009, with 40,000 counselling sessions delivered.