Not the Spotlight Type
The wife, Iris, is someone who many people would describe as being physically stunning, which means men tend to notice her. She was always shy, but her friends suggested a dating app.
Not The Spotlight Type
Let the Swiping Begin
In today’s world, dating apps such as Bumble and Tinder are very popular. She created her profile, and a lot of rude guys came along. Eventually, she liked and matched with Thomas.
Let The Swiping Begin
Time to Meet
Eventually, the two decided to meet outside of the app. It only took two days after matching for them to start learning about each other by having a cozy bar date. It went well.
Time To Meet
It’s Just Us Two
The first date was enough for them to tell that there was something there because of common interests. By the time the fifth date concluded, both their statuses read “in a relationship.”
It’s Just Us Two
A Cool Surprise Trip
Thomas was so into Iris after a couple of months that he decided to plan a wonderful trip to surprise her. Iris, unaware of the bigger plan, was very receptive to it.
A Cool Surprise Trip
Popping the Question
Though the relationship was only in its early stages when the traveling began, Thomas already knew he wanted Iris. Therefore, he decided that he was going to use the opportunity to propose to her.
Popping The Question
She Wanted Him Too
Iris felt like everything was happening very quickly, but she was into him too. Therefore, she decided to give him an emphatic, “Yes!” Just two months before, Iris was dating around, unsure of what her future would bring.
She Wanted Him Too
A Quick Deal
The two were married very quickly, which was fine as none of them wanted a huge celebration. Iris and Thomas had their wedding, and it only consisted of them and those they deemed near and dear.
A Quick Deal
An Awesome Start
The marriage got off on an amazing foot, and the two were very kind to each other and went on many weekend trips. Then Thomas’ job called him, and then a change came about.
An Awesome Start
Trouble in Paradise?
Thomas was both ambitious and handsome, and Iris was beautiful and well put together. No one would’ve ever imagined that the relationship could be at risk. However, things usually look good on the outside.
Trouble in Paradise?
The Family Home
After they got past the six-month mark, the couple decided to get a house together. They stopped living in their apartments, got a mortgage, and bought a house. The home search was very short lived.
The Family Home
Sad Day for Thomas
Things were going very well, but unfortunately, Thomas’s workplace was in a terrible financial place. Sadly, it meant that the struggling business decided to let Thomas go as a new cost-cutting measure.
Sad Day For Thomas
Money Worries
With Thomas out of a job, the couple didn’t have the kind of stable income it did before. Eventually, hard times began to set in, and there were numerous disagreements between the two as a result.
Money Worries
Looking for Work
Thomas tried very hard to get back into the workforce as soon as he could. He sent out numerous applications, as he intended to get his marriage out of the turbulent position it had gotten into.
Looking For Work
Always on the Go
While Thomas was still employed, Iris didn’t see much of him. He was an insurance agent, which meant he was always traveling. He earned a lot, as he was very good at his job.
Always On The Go
A Weekend Routine
While working, Thomas didn’t like how infrequently he saw his wife, which made him feel very guilty every time he left her. The two only got the chance to see each other when weekends came around.
A Weekend Routine
The Supportive Wife
Through the distance, Iris never stopped supporting Thomas in the job that he did. He made a lot of money, and he decided that he wanted to show his love for her his way.
The Supportive Wife
Something Had to Give
One day, while Thomas was in a hotel room. Iris sent him a message that brought him to tears. He considered quitting his enjoyable job. He was usually tired during his limited time with Iris.
Something Had To Give
The Final Straw
The couple would frequently have arguments when Thomas was away. Iris wanted to be supportive, but she had reached her breaking point. One day, she sent her husband an angry message, which was the last straw.
The Final Straw
He Could Adapt
Thomas knew he was good at what he did. With his qualifications, he was sure he could find a job close to home. He could afford a beautiful house and was ready to tell Iris.
He Could Adapt
Digital Interaction
During the week, the two communicated via digital means. They spoke daily and looked forward to their weekends. When Thomas was free, the couple always exchanged photos. He got something unexpected before he was ready to share his news.
Digital Interaction
Casual Encounters
On some weekdays, Thomas visited a bar after his working hours. He was away from Iris, who was frustrating him, and he just wanted some drinks. Sometimes, he had great conversations with women he’d meet while there.
Casual Encounters
Nothing Serious
Several days before Thomas was ready to tell Iris his news, he met a woman in a bar whom he was fond of. His boss was paying, and so he invited her over for some drinks.
Nothing Serious
A Good Husband
Though he had a great time talking to the woman, he held himself back due to his love for Iris. The woman wanted him to come to her room, but he declined her offer politely.
A Good Husband
The Surprising Photo
One Thursday, the two were communicating the way they usually do. They spoke about their agendas for the week, and Thomas anticipated sharing his news. Then Iris sent him a photo that collapsed everything.
The Surprising Photo
Bar Sofa
It looked like a standard picture of her sitting on a couch. Thomas then noticed it was a bar sofa, and it was sunny outside. Upon closer observation, he found himself angry, after which he cried.
Bar Sofa
The Picture Told the Tale
He could see something at the picture’s edge. Iris wanted it to look like a relaxed photo, but she forgot something. Thomas’s feeling for her began to wither, as things were about to fall apart.
The Picture Told The Tale
Double Agent
In the photo, Iris’ wedding ring was replaced by a different ring, which was meant to hide the white skin underneath. She was living a double life, which brought Thomas to the realization that he had to file for divorce.
Double Agent
World Turned Upside Down
They were just having a great conversation and sharing photos, and now it seemed like none of that meant anything. After receiving Iris’ photo, Thomas wondered how this could be his Iris.
World Turned Upside Down
She’s a Cheater
Iris was living a double life, as she couldn’t stand the loneliness that came with Thomas’ being away. She tried to hide her other man’s existence very well, but this time, she wasn’t careful.
She’s A Cheater
No Forgiveness
Thomas felt too betrayed to consider the prospect of forgiving his wife, and so he promptly filed for a divorce. Additionally, the thought of being betrayed so long sent him into a deep wave of depression.
No Forgiveness
What a Shock!
Several months after the divorce happened, Thomas booked a city trip to put it behind him. He’d check for work email, though. While at a bar one day, he looked up and was dumbfounded.
What A Shock
A Perfect Choice
The city Thomas chose was one that didn’t have any feelings associated with it. Everywhere he and Iris went had lost its appeal. He just wanted to be alone, but he made an excellent choice.
A Perfect Choice
Angel Arrives
A young woman came into the bar; then, he realized that he knew her! Her name was Angel, and she was once a very important childhood friend. He wasted no time in going over to her.
Angel Arrives
First-time Visit
Thomas never visited this place before. The days were gloomy, but the nights were vibrant and beautiful. He never thought he’d see his high schoolmate here, and nothing was going to stop him from getting up.
First Time Visit
Serendipity
The two were high school lovers. In their final year, Angel’s parents’ work forced her to move abroad. With Iris in the picture, he didn’t even think about her, but she still made his heart beat faster.
Serendipity
Following His Feelings
Thomas went with his heart and spoke to her. Luckily she was alone, so it wasn’t so hard. She hadn’t forgotten him, and she smiled brightly as soon as she realized he was there.
Following His Feelings
Amazing Conversation
It turned out she wanted to have a drink after finishing work. They used the opportunity to catch up. After hearing about the divorce, she was surprised, especially since she hoped to be with him again.
Amazing Conversation
Where Did the Time Go?
They had a great time talking about their past, and he forgot the past few months. They ended up talking until the bar closed. Then Angel asked Thomas something he couldn’t believe.
Where Did The Time Go
His New Life
Angel stared at him longingly and asked if he wanted a final drink at her house. They walked there, hand in hand. It was a great end to the night and the start of a new chapter for the reunited lovers.
His New Life
Modern Love
The fact of life today is that when we involve our love lives online, sometimes we have to deal with the consequences. Photos posted online can have changed meanings once our relationships change, just like it did with this one couple.
Modern Love
Beach Date
Naya Stephenson met a guy in college and were dating for 9 months as quickly fell in love. The two planned to have a picnic together, and Naya tweeted: “I cannot wait to meet my boyfriend in July.”
Beach Date
Trouble In Paradise
You would think that everything was perfect based on her social media account. But that wasn’t the case. Just a day after the adorable snaps were taken, the couple actually broke up.
Trouble In Paradise
Good Sport
Many people would be quite embarrassed about posting loved up photos only to break up the next day, but Naya decided to laugh at herself and share the news with her followers.
Good Sport
People’s Reactions
You would think that people might respond badly to Naya’s news and call her a hypocrite. However, people were actually surprisingly supportive and even admired Naya’s transparency.
People’s Reactions
The Reason
So why did Naya and her boyfriend actually break up? Naya explained in an interview with metro.co.uk that the pair disagreed when it came to policing and racism. After ‘lengthy’ discussions, she felt their stances were just too different.
The Reason
She Explains
Naya shared in the interview: “I didn’t always trust his perspective as a non-black person of colour on these issues, though I realize I should have tried to more. Our disagreement on this bothered me, and caused me to subconsciously doubt him.”
She Explains
He Ended It
Naya continued: “He broke up with me because he felt that we wouldn’t ever get out of the pattern of me ‘doubting his politics,’ and though I’d made better efforts to trust him, he didn’t think it was enough.”
He Ended It
Still On Good Terms
Luckily, the two are still on friendly terms. Naya said: “He thinks it’s really funny, and he’s glad people are supporting me. It’s almost like we didn’t break up. He still tells me he loves me, texts me all the time, etc. ‘If he’s reading this, I want him to know that we could work things out.”
Still On Good Terms
A Comeback
With that kind of attitude, who knows, maybe Naya and her ex-boyfriend will get past their differences and get back together. It seems like they’re both very understanding people and still supportive of one another. We wish them the best of luck!
A Comeback
It’s Complicated
Sharing your relationship status on social media sometimes means having to update the world when you break up. That can lead to a lot of awkwardness. Do you delete all evidence of the relationship? Do you make an announcement or just quietly change your status back to ‘single?’
It’s Complicated
An Idea
22 year old Western Michigan University student Bach and his girlfriend broke up, and the two decided to share one last memory together before parting. They decided to have a breakup photoshoot.
An Idea
Half Laughing, Half Crying
Bach explained in an interview with Mashable that at first the photoshoot idea started out as a joke, but “It ended up being really real emotions and we got kind of sad.”
Half Laughing, Half Crying
The Breakup
Bach and his girlfriend met in high school and the two had been together for three and a half years before ending their relationship while in college. A year later, the couple reunited for the breakup photoshoot.
The Breakup
The Photographer
Armed with a tripod, Bach knew that they could easily pull this off. So he reached out to his ex with the outlandish idea, and much to his (and everyone else’s) surprise, she agreed to be a part of the photoshoot.
The Photographer
Explaining His Idea
Many people wondered why on Earth Bach wanted to be a part of a photoshoot with his ex-girlfriend and where he got this idea. He explained: “I see my friends who are in relationships doing really nice professional photography photoshoots.”
Explaining His Idea
Why Not?
Bach continued: “I had the idea of doing the same thing in the same setting, but post-relationship, in a different way.” He thought that it would be interesting to post a similar style of photoshoot, just after a breakup instead of during a relationship.
Why Not?
Going Viral
After Bach and his ex completed the photoshoot, he posted them on his Facebook page. Soon after, one of his friends reposted the photos on Twitter, and as expected, the photos quickly went viral.
Going Viral
Hilarious Responses
After the photoshoot pictures went viral, people had hilarious replies to the photos. One user posted mockingly: “When your girlfriend comes back from the war but she’s not the same.”
Hilarious Responses
His Friend’s Post
This was the friend’s Twitter post that ended up making the whole photoshoot go viral. We wonder if he knew just how far reaching his post would be! At least the exes were able to be civil with one another after their breakup.
His Friend’s Post
