Surely nothing predicts a divorce more than a dysfunctional marriage but according to some, the warning signs are visible as early as the wedding day.
Thousands of wedding guests have taken to Reddit to share the relationship red flags they witnessed when the bride and groom were busy saying their “I dos”.
The awkward kiss.
One guest said the “you may now kiss the bride” moment was a clear indicator if an impending divorce.
“She flinched when he turned to kiss her. They were divorced within six months.”
The bride comes clean.
“The day of her wedding, I asked my sister-in-law if she was enjoying her day and all she said was ‘It’s a fucking nightmare. This is the worst day of my life.'” (Post continues after gallery.)
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I was bridesmaid for a friend who spent her wedding day being a spoilt brat. She ended up in an argument with her husband and storming out of her reception, to go to bed by herself.... she didn't like his friends or family, or anything he did really! They didn't make 2 years - and after 15 years for friendship I saw the light too!!
When my sister got married, I had an uneasy feeling. During the ceremony I said to myself "I give it 2 years". It was over in 3 months. Yes, 3 months.
During my step sister's first wedding, it was a lavish fanfare. Twelve bridesmaids. Twelve groomsmen. Gorgeous cake. Lots and lots of money spent. I looked at the groom and all his buddies and compared them to the bride and the bridesmaids and again said to myself "I give it 2 years". Finished in 6 months.
What I am getting at here is I think some people (men and women) see their wedding day as a chance to have all the attention focused on them for once in their life. They never stop and think about it lasting. They want to be married and this is the chance to make that dream come true without even considering that there are others out there that are far better than what is in front of you. When your focus of a wedding is to be the center of attention, it's doomed.
I just got married for the first time on Friday (I'm 49). It took this long to find a perfect match but I wouldn't settle on anyone just so I could be married. It means much more than that to me.
My advice, if you are thinking of getting married, do it because you can't see yourself without the person in front of you. Weigh the pros and cons of that person and of being with that person. Love is doing for someone else just because and asking for nothing in return or expecting it (although it is appreciated).
Congratulations on your marriage! I am a bit younger than you, and still single, so maybe there is hope for me too!