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Fortnite Has Caused 200 Divorces This Year

Gamers love Fortnite. Gamers love Fortnite so much that they are neglecting their spouses and it’s leading many couples to divorce.  The popular game is said to now be the reason…

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Gamers love Fortnite.

Gamers love Fortnite so much that they are neglecting their spouses and it's leading many couples to divorce.  The popular game is said to now be the reason for 5% of divorces in the UK in the last eight months! Part of the reason for the popularity of the game is that it's availability, and if you think that only the kids are hooked you're wrong. According to Divorce Online, the game has been cited in over 200 divorce cases since the beginning of this year.  Does your spouse spend too much time gaming? Have you had to have an intervention with your spouse about their gaming?

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