A newlywed husband has sent the social media buzzing with mixed reactions and criticisms after he divorced his wife hours after the wedding ceremony.
Illustrative photo of a bride texting her friends
A shocking news making rounds on the internet has revealed that a husband divorced his wife hours after their wedding because she was too busy texting her friends to have s*x on their wedding night to consummate the marriage.
The groom reportedly took his Saudi bride back to their hotel room after the ceremony in the city of Jeddah. But when he tried to get intimate with her, he was pushed away by his wife because she was trying to respond to congratulatory messages from friends on her phone, and became angry when he asked her to stop.
A relative told Saudi daily Al Watan: 'The groom tried to get closer with her and more intimate, but he was shocked when she ignored him, not responding to his words and action. When he asked her if her friends were more important than he was, the bride answered that they were.'
The argument became heated and the groom stormed out of the hotel, telling his wife that he wanted a divorce.
Gulf News reported that a court had referred the case to a reconciliation committee, but the husband insisted on a divorce.
According to a Saudi legal expert, around 505 of divorces involved newlyweds.
Ahmad Al Maabi said: 'Misunderstandings, differences in views and the easy approach to marriage without a deep appreciation of the responsibilities are among the major causes for divorce among young people. Marriages are bound to fail when there are no robust foundations or trust.'