Wedding Officiants Share Their Craziest 'Speak Now Or Forever Hold Your Peace' Experiences
Years ago I became an officiant to preside over my best friend's wedding. I was super excited because I love a good spotlight performance, let's be honest, the officiant is the principal lead, at least at my weddings. I am also an avid daytime and primetime soap opera junkie.
Clear your throat....
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTQ0NTA1OS9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2NjEyODYwNH0.Bf3knPSn4Iwcfu6hNqoBtDPPo1BHFXae_YOde4dk2k4/img.gif?width=980" id="5e38b" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="02263932b44b6f27de369f132883e0c8" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="244" />Giphy<p>Only thing close, although I wasn't the officiant, was the groom's mother coughed when this was asked, as she didn't like the bride. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ksqyd5/wedding_registrars_officiants_has_anyone_ever/gihuay7?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank"> thelittledavies</a><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/thelittledavies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></p>Cuckoo....
<p>A wedding years ago at the bride's parents home. Everything was perfect. They thought that they had thought of everything, but when the question was asked, right on cue, the cuckoo clock sounded off. It was ten minutes before they could continue, and even then the officiant, bride and groom were choking back giggles. They were still together 25 years and 2 kids later. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ksqyd5/wedding_registrars_officiants_has_anyone_ever/gii8v7t?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fredzout</a><span></span></p>"start some crap"
<p>We were doing the practice run the day before the wedding and my best man took me aside and told me in private that if I got cold feet he would object and "start some crap" to distract everyone for me to make my exit. He even checked the back church doors to make sure. During the ceremony he was the first person I looked at when they asked. Besides the Peter Griffin laugh when he handed me the ring it all went smoothly. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ksqyd5/wedding_registrars_officiants_has_anyone_ever/giiqlpq?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mister_APlus</a><span></span></p>Sea Monster
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTQ0NTA2Ny9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0MDY2MTAwNH0.b7c0yNJkCNRUpVNhyLn2yqG4EeG4X6QntJmynkzUJWw/img.gif?width=980" id="52f4b" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="9531f70e169128f36cb7994591352c2c" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="480" /> Giphy<p>At my wedding we were asked that, as the room went silent all of a sudden we heard my friend's 4 year old pipe up with "I'm a jellyfish!". Broke the tension! </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ksqyd5/wedding_registrars_officiants_has_anyone_ever/giix0m7?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Samsons_girl</a></p>'Til Death!
<p>"I'D RATHER DIE THAN LET THIS MAN MARRY MY DAUGHTER!!" -Mother of Daughter</p><p>The husband was an abusive alcoholic, the daughter showing up at her mother's door multiple times covered in bruises with her children crying, and when the priest asked the daughter if she still wanted to continue she was like "Yeah. He's gonna change."</p><p>He did not. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ksqyd5/wedding_registrars_officiants_has_anyone_ever/giitlso?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">zodwa_wa_bantu</a></p>Poor Matt
<p>My sister's wedding last summer, when the officiant was at that part, my dad yelled "c'mon lets all admit we don't like Matt (the soon to be husband) so we can get out of here". My dad is also an alcoholic so it makes more sense and he was kicked out so yay. Makes it even funnier because no one in my family 100% likes my sisters husband. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ksqyd5/wedding_registrars_officiants_has_anyone_ever/gihvws4?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bbaby_13</a><span></span></p>The Strawberry Family
<p>My grandmother's sister's family owns a large farm and on this farm is a beautiful strawberry patch. My cousin got married in peak strawberry season in the patch. It was beautiful. The patch is right beside the irrigation pond the sprinkler system is attached to that keeps the strawberries watered. </p>Times Up....
<p>"Last chance Em!" - father of the bride.</p><p>To be fair to the groom, she isn't exactly a winner either. Everyone giggled like it was a joke. It was not. They married in April last year (4-20 hurr durr durr) with a pot themed wedding. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ksqyd5/wedding_registrars_officiants_has_anyone_ever/gii4isr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">TurtleScientific</a></p>"but I love him!"
<p>It happened at my wedding. My now husband's group of high school friends say together at the back. When the question was asked one yelled "but I love him!" The room was silent for a second before my husband and I broke out laughing. It wasn't a serious ceremony, we had a sex joke mixed in there and I had a bridesmaid faint. 10/10 would have my ceremony happen the same way. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ksqyd5/wedding_registrars_officiants_has_anyone_ever/gijf5ti?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Missbeerbitch</a><span></span></p>HER?!
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTQ0NTA5Mi9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzOTU1NTM2OX0.rp5IB_f4Zk6lHit3e_K5QQquCAYF9_9o36aSsS42fmI/img.gif?width=980" id="175e3" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="78c16b93ed55498987718a182caeb5b7" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="360" />wedding beach GIFGiphy<p>I wasn't there, but when my cousin was little (like 3) I wasn't officiating but attending a family friends wedding (Groom). I was sitting pretty far back so I didnt hear everything but basically as soon as the officiant said "Speak now or forever hold your peace". One of the bridesmaids had muttered something under her breath. There was a big gasp and then chaos because one of the other bridesmaids had started swinging on her and the bride was egging her on. The groomsmen stepped up and broke it up and the bride and groom walked away to talk. What I found out was the bridesmaid who had spoken up was the groom's sister. She apparently had found out that on the weekend of the bachelorette party the bride had screwed her ex BF. She had muttered it "under her breath" but of course loud enough for the wedding party to hear. The brides best friend then started swinging on her.</p><p>Everything was awkward until they called the wedding off and hour later.</p><p>A few months later they broke up. I guess the bride had had a few more indiscretions during their relationships that came out in counseling.. </p>First hand account
<p><span>I'll make the story short, always had an on again-off again deal with this woman for many years. The day before her wedding she came to my house, spend the whole day. Her friends, parents, everybody but the groom called me throughout the whole day and evening if I had seen her. I lied to all these people per her request. She wanted to marry me and not the groom. Said multiple times during the day and during our 'activities'.</span></p>Check all the rooms
<p><br>This happened at my wedding; well, it was more that it was interrupted- my fiancé was still married! He had told me she died, and that's why I was hired as a nanny for his kids. So, his BIL and his lawyer stopped the wedding. Turns out his first wife had serious mental health problems, was an arsonist, and was living in another part of the house. No wonder it was a quick engagement!</p><p>Anyways, wedding was called off and I noped out. Then she died in a fire she lit, the whole house burned down, ex-fiancé went blind. I went to check in on him later, I mean, it was mostly for the kids but kinda wanted to show off how I was doing better in life.</p><p><span>We kinda got back together though.</span></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Dreamiftesseracts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dreamiftesseracts</a><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ksqyd5/wedding_registrars_officiants_has_anyone_ever/gikbmai/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a></p>Smite instead of smitten
<p>Friend's in-home wedding. A thunderstorm started as they started the ceremony. "Speak now or forever hold your peace" - huge thunderclap that echoed for a few seconds. It was accurate, don't think they lasted a year.</p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Mrs_Cake/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mrs_Cake</a><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ksqyd5/wedding_registrars_officiants_has_anyone_ever/gikz92n/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a></p>Finally finding the love of your life to settle down with after experiencing one disappointing date after another is pure bliss.
Understanding
<p>"She is very understanding. I never feel dumb saying something to her."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kqja0u/whats_your_favorite_thing_your_so_does/gi49kgf?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dodger28</a></p><p>"Damn wish my relationship with bf were like that."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kqja0u/whats_your_favorite_thing_your_so_does/gi55wl0?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SleeplessNight21</a><br></p>Brain Like A Sponge
<p>"He's just genuinely an optimistic person and it makes me feel better. He always finds the upside to something and focuses on the good and it's really refreshing - even if I'm being a negative nancy about everything."</p><p>"In addition his brain is like a dang sponge. He's so good at obtaining information and everyday I feel like he's telling me something new that he's been learning about, it's pretty cool."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kqja0u/whats_your_favorite_thing_your_so_does/gi4lr4k?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">milkenema420</a><br></p>Peace Offering
<p>"If we have an argument and are both huffing, she will secretly order us our favourite take away meal and leave it in the kitchen. I can't resist opening it and then she will come into me and say 'oh?' And we will both just start laughing and say sorry."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kqja0u/whats_your_favorite_thing_your_so_does/gi4ir42?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">luckycharms_889</a></p>"My Happiness"
<p>"Always asks me if I'm ok or what's wrong when I'm quiet. I'm in my head a lot so it really helps to keep me grounded. She's my happiness."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kqja0u/whats_your_favorite_thing_your_so_does/gi4bmtc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">allthingsbangboomzip</a><br></p>Cute Voice Memos
<p>"He can never remember the lyrics to any songs. That doesn't stop him from singing along at the top of his voice. We're long distance at the moment and he sends me voice memos of him singing along to songs he knows I like, always with the absolutely wrong lyrics. He's adorable."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kqja0u/whats_your_favorite_thing_your_so_does/gi4hmvw?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AHedgehogNamedSeb</a><br></p>Respect
<p>"She'll turn off her phone and give me her undivided attention."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kqja0u/whats_your_favorite_thing_your_so_does/gi4u613?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">kukukele</a><br></p>Dance Connection
<p>"My SO is a bit of a music nerd, so when he discovers a new album he puts it on speaker."</p><p>"The thing is, he often gets so lost in the moment that he starts dramatically mouthing the words and dances along to the tunes. Soon enough he drags me into his little eccentric dance."</p><p>"Are we good at dancing? Hell no, but he's f'ken feelin' it and in those moments the strongest emotions I feel are happiness and gratefulness for his existence."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kqja0u/whats_your_favorite_thing_your_so_does/gi4yqb8?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">I_must_not_buuut</a><br></p>What Mutual Passion Does
<p>"Gets super excited about things he is interested in, but even more excited when they are things I am also interested in because it's something we can share."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kqja0u/whats_your_favorite_thing_your_so_does/gi46ti2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mkm577<br></a></p><p>"I can attest that when my girlfriend is interested in stuff I'm interested in it makes me really happy."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kqja0u/whats_your_favorite_thing_your_so_does/gi4wexr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MET90LX</a><br></p>Those Three Words
<p>"He randomly says 'I love you'. Like we will just be sitting on the couch watching the news, and he'll say it. I know he means it then. It makes me tingle inside, even after 6 years."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kqja0u/whats_your_favorite_thing_your_so_does/gi4zefl?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Denverleah74</a></p><p>"Mine does this too. We'll be doing something completely random and he'll just look at me and say I love you baby. Gives me the warm fuzzy feeling inside."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kqja0u/whats_your_favorite_thing_your_so_does/gi6jnot?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">anonymous2278</a><br></p>Hunan Pillow
<p>"loves to fall asleep on me anywhere especially on vechicles."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kqja0u/whats_your_favorite_thing_your_so_does/gi48sva?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PaintComprehensive36</a><br></p>Couples Therapists Explain Which Relationships Instantly Set Off Red Flags For Them
Yes, love is a splendid thing... until it's not. Sometimes forever is just not in the cards. And often the story should've never begun. We have to learn to recognize when our "love" story has turned toxic. Couples go through ups and downs sure, that's why it's always a good idea to visit a third party, not sexually, but visiting a therapist is always healthy.
Sometimes an outside ear can bring it all together. And they can also let you know when it's time to run. They know the signs.Redditor u/Gnerdy was hoping some therapists out there would share with us about the times when they knew they were treating couples that may be beyond help by asking.... Couples therapists, without breaking confidentiality, what are some relationships that instantly set off red flags, and do you try and get them to work out?
Options
<p>I'm not a therapist, but my therapist straight face told me that "there are worse options than divorce".</p><p>Got divorced and it was the best thing that happened to me. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/krym7q/couples_therapists_without_breaking/gidevbz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">pconwell</a><span></span></p>Choose for Us
<p>One partner says they're seeking your services to help them determine if they want to stay together; the other partner says they're seeking your services to make it so they stay together.</p><p>Then it's about highlighting the points and allowing the person who is on the fence decide what they want, since the other person knows.</p>The Cousel
<p>I saw a couple that was doing "retaliatory" cheating (and telling each other about it). When they got through their anger, they decided to call a truce and made peace. With their level of emotional maturity, I doubt it lasted. I don't know if I helped them or prolonged their suffering. </p>They're Wrong
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTI2NjMzNi9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0NzcyNDIxN30.Hsqcl2j6TCRmkS47sVFsDtcPPe554vsBW-TNvj1lb2U/img.gif?width=980" id="dda59" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="591039a5d8c365d83577116376bbac6b" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="278" />Argue Sesame Street GIFGiphy<p>People who approach therapy with the idea that they must convince the therapist that they're right and their partner is wrong. Almost like they're complaining to a parent or boss to have them sort out the problems. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/krym7q/couples_therapists_without_breaking/gid770t?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hyujikol</a><span></span></p>Remember When....
<p>Relationship therapist here.</p><p>One of the biggest red flags I see when working with a new couple is when they've totally forgotten the good. Part of relationship therapy is reconnecting a couple with what they like about each other, what initially attracted them to each other, and what the positives are between them.</p>See One Another
<p>When I see a couple in which one or both of the members are seeking to change something fundamental about the other person. We process where the need for the change comes from and the person with the issue evaluates whether it's a dealbreaker for them or not. We work on acceptance and tolerance of others. I also recommend my couples are also in individual therapy on their own.</p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/krym7q/couples_therapists_without_breaking/gid7uub?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ladyledylidy</a></p>Pleading the 5th....
<p>I was in couples therapy. At the end of the first session, the therapist asked us to say one nice thing about each other. I went first, said something nice about him. Therapist asked him to say something, and he replied "My mother always told me if you can't say something nice, say nothing. </p>Lost Peace
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTI2NjM0MS9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyMDU1MTAyMn0.OeMngXR0tLEGpA998OlYYBBBm0hsmU8lukDNs3zNR1U/img.gif?width=980" id="bd80f" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="745801e16b4a814ea25d033196739dd5" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="400" data-height="400" />mad rainn wilson GIF by T-MobileGiphy<p>Contempt. When I experience true contempt from one in the relationship I know it is usually over. Look towards a peaceful ending at that point if possible. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/krym7q/couples_therapists_without_breaking/gid3sen?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">threerottenbranches</a><span></span></p>The Fiancè
<p>Not my client, but I had to watch as my own roommate dealt with her fiancè.</p><p>He was: A. controlling her (physically/activities/financials). </p><p>B. continuously dismissing her feelings/assessments/opinions (fiancè would revert to baby talk, speaking to roommate like she was an uneducated child, "daddy knows best" type of gaslighting garbage). </p><p>C. <em>trying</em> to hide his narcissistic tendencies behind his "good church boy" exterior.</p>Mean It...
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTI2NjM0Ni9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1NDA4Mjc4NX0.wQcT1frVC2NIr5XBW3r1tR1eESSQ4PSSnq6_dSDOinw/img.gif?width=980" id="56eb0" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="031d55e0744ebc682cd70823d4852e35" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="640" data-height="360" />ava duvernay couple GIF by OWN: Oprah Winfrey NetworkGiphy<p>It's very easy to work out when one person knowingly prioritises their own wants and needs over their partners. Relationships like this are often doomed because the person simply doesn't care enough to make any meaningful change. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/krym7q/couples_therapists_without_breaking/giczfvo?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ocelot_piss</a></p>I don't know if it's really a smart decision to wed the person you've been cheating with. The whole relationship is tainted from the jump. It all begins with scandal and lies, those are not promising ingredients in the beginning of a love story. But the "heart" wants what it wants. So who are we to judge? There has to be a bunch of great tales that discuss what happens when the forbidden aspect of your "relationship" just becomes... regular sex and marriage. Let's find out. How exciting.
Redditor u/Mexican_Tragedienne wanted to hear about some love stories that started off a tad scandalous by asking.... Married men of Reddit who got divorced to marry their lover, how did it turn out?
Too Young to Start
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTI1MDk2OC9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzNzg2NzA1NX0.hPF9Vlr_OaD9lHxmPf3tMwXm90NOT3R-tHuHEXNFLSY/img.gif?width=980" id="8c62b" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="32059a4958378528e96632d310fea09b" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="260" /> Giphy<p>My father left my mother when I was one for another woman. <span>He married her a few years later. He and my mother only spoke well of each other, shared custody well, and generally it worked out pretty well for everyone. That was a lot less common at the time (I'm pushing 50 now). Both my mother and father have been remarried for more than 40 years now. They both talk about the dangers of getting married too young.</span></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kn8ldg/married_men_of_reddit_who_got_divorced_to_marry/ghj6d3n?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tryingsoveryhard</a></p>Dad's Lessons
<p>My dad had an affair when I was four. He divorced my mom and married the other woman. It only lasted 6 months before she divorced him and took half his stuff because he refused to give up split custody of the kids. Turns out she's done this type of thing at least twice before to other guys.</p>A New Attempt
<p>This happened to my folks. Father left and attempted a relationship with his affair partner when I was a teen. It was short lived and volatile.</p><p>Old man left the country for a time. Eventually came back. Unfortunately, I think the series of choices left him quite depressed and he resorted to alcohol. He is in his late 60's and has remained alone.</p><p>On the plus side I think my mom's way happier on her own than she was in the marriage. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kn8ldg/married_men_of_reddit_who_got_divorced_to_marry/ghjfhre?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Birdgang_Truzz</a><span></span></p>All the Women
<p>My dad and mom married at 29 and 31. Has me shortly after.</p><p>Me at 5: Dad breaks up with mom and has baby with woman #2. Dad and mom reconcile and move back in together. Mom is accepting of new child.</p><p>Me at 10: Mom and dad still married. Woman #2 moves in with us. I catch dad making out with woman #3 (mother of childhood best friend)</p><p>Me at 15: Dad and mom divorce. Woman #2 leaves. Dad moves in with woman #4. She has son my age and daughter who is 17.</p><p>Me at 18: Woman #3 visits and dad has sexual relations with her. She leaves and is never seen again.</p>The Christian
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTI1MTIwMC9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0OTczMDA1N30.XmjIEVtk6E5hSarh7-OCCyONeH7dbGzZz44prWw2dZ4/img.gif?width=980" id="33a72" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="0f492d74aacc142625333f43ddf829f5" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="400" data-height="225" />tim curry no GIFGiphy<p>My bio dad had an affair and left my mom to marry the other woman riiiiight before I was born. </p>She Too Much....
<p>My uncle was a Christian minister married for 24 years when he cheated on her with his old high school girlfriend and they got divorced. The new wife has spent the last decade and a half trying to make up for her guilt. She is utterly convinced that the family resents her so she overcompensates for everything, so now no one likes her, but not because of the infidelity, but because she's freaking irritating.</p><p>As for my cheating uncle, well, he now has a joint couples Facebook page where his wife can see everything he posts. She's also his voice-box now. Apparently they're very happy though. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kn8ldg/married_men_of_reddit_who_got_divorced_to_marry/ghjs3jk?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">carmelacorleone</a></p>Boy Bye!!
<p>My soon to be ex-husband came home on a Wednesday and said he wanted a divorce. Packed a bag and left me with 5 children. I had been suspecting he was having an affair. He's with the woman now that i suspected. A coworker. Apparently, she also left her husband. It was hard but I'm so thankful she has to deal with his sorry butt now. The children and I are in a much better place. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kn8ldg/married_men_of_reddit_who_got_divorced_to_marry/ghkk64p?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dizzy-Specific</a><span></span></p>You Single Right?
<p>My dad cheated on his wife with my mom. My parents stayed together until I was 3, then split up, but reconciled a few years later, married, and stayed together until my dad died in 1990.</p><p>My grandpa married a pregnant woman (not his) who only wanted to get married so her baby would have a name. He was sent to England during WWII, and met a cute Scottish girl who became my grandma. </p>A Family Mess
<p>My mom left my Brothers dad (they were married) for his brother, had a baby with other brother, didn't last more than 6 mos, BUT my brother and sister are also cousins so there is that.... i also have a different dad who is unfortunately NOT related to the other 2 LOL. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kn8ldg/married_men_of_reddit_who_got_divorced_to_marry/ghjs05t?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mean-Consequence-668</a><span></span></p>Bro really?
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTI1MTI1Mi9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1MjMzMTM5N30.GKw4FKfz35PEp5YbbjZqAKvNKWrkW97pBjuc-lZ0Wi8/img.gif?width=980" id="9e19f" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="08415ce5f6ca83115917e1e526434b24" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="282" />chris pratt dude GIFGiphy<p>My friend's brother cheated on his first wife and then married the other women, cheated on the second wife and then married THAT other women. Dude, maybe this whole marriage thing ain't your bag. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kn8ldg/married_men_of_reddit_who_got_divorced_to_marry/ghjvjb9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iHateMonkeysSObad</a></p>Chocolates, flowers, and love notes are overrated.
While it's the thought that counts, letting the object of your affection know how you feel about them requires more creative thought to make a lasting impression.