Divorce is rarely pretty. Although it means that two people who no longer work together can go their separate ways and be happier alone or with someone else, it's a messy process. From custody arrangements to dividing assets, it's heartbreaking when two people have to take a life they've built together and split it in half. Of course, in an ideal situation, the couple tries to get the process done as amicably as possible, but we say most for a reason. Others, unfortunately, approach the divorce in the most spiteful, immature, and petty as possible. These Redditors who shared their experiences of the craziest things their ex-spouse did to them after getting divorced have left us shook—truly— and show us just how petty people can get. If you're looking to feel better about your divorce, read these stories of total crazy. You can thank us later!
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When someone in our family has a significant other it's important to make them feel welcomed into the family, nobody likes to feel like they're not good enough. But there is definitely a line between making someone feel included, and placing them on a higher caliber than your actual family member. 50% of marriages end in divorce, but even though they happen all the time, they can be extremely difficult to manage. What someone definitely does not need to deal with while going through a divorce, is their sister vouching for their ex. If you're not going to side with your family member, maybe just don't comment on the divorce at all.
There are many different kinds of loss one can experience in their lifetime. You can lose a good friend due to a misunderstanding, or lose your temper after stubbing your toe, you can also lose your mind if both happen at the same time. Loss is a very disorienting feeling in any context. There's a lack of control in such situations, and we don't like the feeling of not being in control. Although all problems are relative, clearly there are some losses that are more permanent than others. Most people probably would agree that losing a husband due to a divorce is not the same as losing a husband due to death.
A big part of marriage, and relationships in general, is being able to make compromises for the other person. The mutual love and respect you have for your partner is the glue that holds you together and helps you get through those tricky give-and-take moments in your relationship. But sometimes things aren't so straight forward, and it's not clear who should give and who should take. One woman posted on the popular AITA thread on Reddit, wondering if she was the a**hole for asking her husband to give up his dream job because it would risk her career. At first glance, you might think so, because whose job comes first; hers or his? But as she explains the situation, it becomes apparent that he was prepared to sabotage her very high-paying niche career for a job that paid less than half her salary, and that he applied for behind her back. Everyone jumped to her defense, explaining very clearly how she is not the a**hole and that she should proceed with divorce proceedings, as advised by her company. Read through her post and the comments below and decide for yourself who is in the wrong. Although it's pretty clear what the answer is.
Another day, another divorce. But not just any run-of-the-mill divorce - Microsoft power couple Bill and Melinda Gates have announced that they are officially splitting up. Twitter is obviously all over the divorce, with many single ladies shooting their shot with the billionaire himself in hopes of getting a piece of that Microsoft fortune. Some women have even gone so far as to slide into his DMs on Instagram, and now I'm super invested. Check out the funniest tweets surrounding the divorce below.
Divorce lawyers see the ugly side of love—the breakdowns in communication, the anger, and the resentment. Divorces can seriously bring out the nasty and petty sides of people. These divorce lawyers reveal the evilest, funniest and dumbest ways that spouses tried screwing the other over. From splitting everything physically down the middle to figuring out how to educate a shared parrot, they genuinely have seen it all when it comes to love, or the lack thereof.
2020 was one hell of a sh*t show, and we're glad to see the back of it. But when one door closes, another door opens, and 2021 has opened with a bombshell we never saw coming: Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are getting divorced. Yes, you read that correctly; the end of the Kimye empire has begun. Yesterday, Page Six reported their "imminent" divorce, and although Kimye might be dead, a whole bunch of hilarious tweets about it has been born. Here are some of Twitter's funniest responses to the news, and by the looks of it, we'll be watching season 2020 of KUWTK: Divorce Edition pretty soon.
A cake is the ultimate celebratory accessory. Whether it's a birthday cake, a wedding cake, or a graduation cake, every occasion worth celebrating is made better when there's a show-stopping cake to cut. And now, add to that list, divorce cakes. Because with 50% of marriages ending in divorce, a divorce cake is simply the follow-up cake for your wedding cakes. Because leaving a marriage that isn't right is something worth celebrating, and nothing says "Bye Felicia" better than an utterly fabulous divorce cake. Here are some of the more creative ones we've seen!
Ah, that utterly relatable moment we've all had of standing in front of the mirror, contemplating whether we have the energy or motivation to get a little more in shape. Because sitting next to the same guy on the sofa for 20 years can take its toll on a woman. On the one hand, he's driving you crazy; someone new and exciting would be nice. Perhaps someone who doesn't expect you to pick up their socks from the floor or who doesn't snore like a rhinoceros every. Single. Damn. Night!
On the other hand, do you have the energy and effort it would take to get naked for another man? Nah, probably not. Maybe in another lifetime. Artist, Daniella London Dekel has captured that sweet moment of realization in this short, relatable, and funny comic.
Sometimes in life, you get faced with questions for which there are no right answers. These impossible hypotheticals force you between a rock and a hard place and can make life pretty awkward. For example, when your husband asks you if you'd stay married to him if he got a sex change. I mean, what does one even say to that? If you stay with him, you're forced to stay married to someone you're no longer attracted to. If you bail, then is it really true love?
I know I'd be out, but if you'd stay with him, props to you, my friend, because that is some deeply serious love and commitment. One woman posted her predicament on the subreddit Am I The A-Hole to see how other people would react to her awkward position. The majority of users reassured her that she wasn't the a**hole, saying that her husband was either about to come out as trans or was a highly manipulative individual. Read through her predicament and then see if you agree with the comments.
Typically, your wedding has a reputation for being the happiest day of your life. That is until the divorce party comes along, which, according to these pictures, looks like way more fun. These people would argue that divorce days trump wedding days when it comes to celebrating, and although divorce is a sad thing, these cars would disagree. Hey, if a divorce gets you out of a miserable relationship, then do what you have to do.
When Dan Pearce — who has been divorced twice — was asked to give his best marriage advice to his little sister on the eve of her wedding he realized he doesn't have any. He also realized though that he has "plenty of 'keep your marriage from ending' advice" and that it "might be almost as good".
And so, that night, he sat down and wrote out his "advice list for my little sister - You know… things I wish I would have known or done differently so that I didn't end up divorced (twice)".
And it's GREAT.
