One country rules liking another woman's photo could be grounds for divorce

A Turkish court has reportedly ruled that liking photos of members of the opposite sex on social media can be considered grounds for divorce.

Now, we know the years-long topic of whether you're okay with your partner liking other people's Instagram photos has always been a divisive, messy, and hotly-debated subject.

While some people couldn't care less about their other half's social media activity, others would go as far as considering it cheating.

And it all often depends on context - for example, liking a bikini picture of a girl you've never met is arguably a bit different to showing your pal support on their photo dump.

Ultimately, every relationship is different, and couples are going to have their own boundaries and go by what works for them, which is the right way to do things. However, as we say, this case in Turkey has fired up the social media debate once again.

The moral debate of whether liking someone else's photo is disrespectful is one that's been going on for years (Getty Stock Image)

According to Gulf Daily News, a landmark ruling by the Turkish Court of Cassation has outlined that 'liking' other people’s photos can constitute grounds for divorce.

It came after a husband allegedly repeatedly liked posts from other women, which the court determined contributed to the breakdown of their marriage.

As reported by Baku, the court decided that a man who likes photos of other women 'undermines trust' in the relationship.

The case in question allegedly involved a couple from Kayseri, who both filed mutual divorce claims.

The publication reports that the woman claimed that her partner 'humiliated her, didn't allocate money for household needs, liked photos of other women, and was unfaithful'.

In response, he complained that his wife 'insulted his father, showed excessive jealousy, and left what he considered offensive comments on social media'.

The court allegedly concluded that the marriage breakdown was mainly due to the husband's fault, and so he appealed the decision - but the court of appeal also found him guilty.

The woman was reportedly awarded 30,000 lira in material compensation as well as the same amount for 'moral damage'.

The Turkish ruling has re-ignited the conversation all over again - what do you think? (Getty Stock Image)

On top of this, her ex-husband is reportedly obliged to pay her 1,000 lira in alimony, although she initially wanted 500,000 lira in compensation and 5,000 lira in alimony.

So, while the court decision hasn't explicitly labelled 'likes' as cheating, they can be used as evidence that damages trust and other important aspects of a marriage.

The court ruling has sparked a debate surrounding the controversial relationship topic once again.

One Instagram user who clearly agreed with the stance quipped: "Finally. People should understand the seriousness of their actions, not only in real life, but also behind the screens of their gadgets. It’s time to educate both men and women."

While a second wrote: "It's time to go live in Turkey," and a third added: "Turkey never fails to impress me."

And another agreed: "No because I totally support this."

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