Weddings are certainly a costly affair – in terms of money as well as emotions. Two families put all their time, money, hard work and feelings to arrange a marriage of their son and daughter so that they ring in the new phase of their life on a happy note. As far as arranged marriages are concerned, some people tie the knot with all their will and heart but it’s nothing more than a ‘forced marriage’ for some others.
And, forced marriages often make things tough for the couple, so tough that they ultimately decide to part their ways. Divorce is painful, not only for the couple but also for the families.
Many a time, in South Asian societies we’ve seen that people call names and blame a woman for her failed marriage.
An artist from Pakistan, shared her take on such marriages and divorce through an honest ‘divorce invitation’. Her attempt at breaking the stereotype and stigma around the failed marriages is been appreciated by many on Instagram. She also talks about the double-faced aunty who is sweet on face and gossips behind the back in the invite. Have a look:
Her badass divorce invite also inspired several women who came forward to share their divorce stories and the taboo that followed.
Also, we believe neither men nor women should be blamed for their failed marriage. Every separated couple has their own stories, plight and problems, and we must not judge. What are you thoughts on this divorce invite? Tell us!