Media personality Sherihan Abu Al-Hassan emphasized that once a friendship is broken or betrayed, it never returns to what it was, unlike love which can end and return with the same or greater strength. She said on the program “Set Setat” on DMC channel: “Love can come in a moment, but friendship takes years to build and establish, which is why betrayal from friends is a completely different pain with a significant impact.” She added that betrayal by friends, known as “toxic friendships,” leaves a wound that is not easily healed, stressing the importance of choosing friends wisely and not allowing betrayal to shake one’s self-confidence or trust in those who love them sincerely. Sherihan also addressed the issue of “virtual betrayals” on social media, confirming that they threaten the stability of many families.

She revealed a survey by a famous cybersecurity company showing that 67% of men admitted to falsifying their personal data on dating platforms, while 57% hid their marital status and claimed to be single despite being in relationships. She explained that 54% did this to facilitate quick dating, while 36% said it was just for fun. Sherihan cited a study from the University of Utah indicating that increased time a husband spends on social media correlates with lower marital happiness, higher conflict rates, and greater chances of divorce, noting that the effect differs when the wife uses these platforms, as it did not have the same impact. She concluded: “Even virtual betrayals are a real danger to marriage because studies show that 30% of marital infidelities start online… and what starts online ends in destruction offline.”