What was meant to be a joyful and romantic honeymoon turned into a shocking heartbreak for a newlywed couple in South Africa. Just days after tying the knot, a man abruptly divorced his wife after seeing her bare-faced for the first time—an incident that left the bride devastated and in need of psychological support.
According to Dr. Molapo, a consulting psychologist who later counseled the woman, the 40-year-old groom claimed he felt deceived by his 35-year-old bride. He accused her of dramatically altering her appearance through makeup, artificial eyelashes, and even cosmetic procedures before their wedding. Once he saw her natural face during their honeymoon, he reportedly said he could no longer recognize the woman he had married.
The incident occurred while the couple was vacationing in Richards Bay, a scenic coastal destination. During a swim, the bride’s makeup washed off, revealing her bare appearance. It was at this moment the groom’s perception changed drastically, prompting his decision to end the marriage.
Further details revealed that the bride had undergone multiple beauty enhancements prior to the wedding. The couple’s whirlwind romance had started on Facebook, where they connected and became engaged just three months later.
What should have been the start of a lifelong journey ended in a deeply painful separation—one that left the bride seeking professional help to cope with the emotional aftermath.
