The Danger of Pornography Addiction within a Romantic Relationship 56% of divorce cases in the United States reported as the cause of divorce a member of the couple suffering from an unhealthy addiction to pornographic websites ("Pornography Statistics: Annual Report" 2014). The Merriam-Webster dictionary describes pornography as “movies, pictures, magazines, etc., that show or describe naked people or sex in a very overt and direct manner for the purpose of causing sexual arousal.” In a recent study of engaged or married couples, 73% of males reported using pornography at some level (ranging from low-frequency to high-frequency use), while only 32% of females reported using pornography (Poulsen, Bubsy & Galovan, 2013 p. 73). Pornography is highly addictive, often dismissed as “human nature,” and is the leading cause of unhappiness that leads to divorce in marriages. The ease of access to online pornography makes the situation worse because it is much harder to stop due to the ease with which it can be accessed. If someone is addicted to drugs, they should find a supply if they are tempted to relapse. With an online pornography addiction, all someone needs is a computer to fall back into pornography addiction. This form of addiction is not seen as a problem because it is dismissed as “human nature”. Addiction to online pornography negatively affects the addicted person's serious relationship or marriage, the addicted person's partner, and the person themselves. Trust 56% of divorces in America, which translates to approximately 500,000 divorces each year, are caused by one party's addiction to pornography. There are many consequences of pornography addiction that lead to divorce between couples. One of the main consequences of... middle of paper... problems. Conclusion Husbands and wives are both negatively affected by a person's pornography addiction and this causes many problems within the marriage and family. Addicted husbands often lose interest in their wives both sexually and emotionally. They may lose interest in their family and begin to emotionally distance themselves from the family. Women feel inferior and lose trust in their husbands when they discover pornography addiction. God and the authors of the Bible warn Christians not to fall into the trap of adultery. God understands what happens to us emotionally when we get involved in this type of activity. While it is possible to recover from these temptations, it is a long and difficult process for both husband and wife. Today's society is obsessed with sex, but staying away from these temptations can only make your marriage stronger.