In a story that has captured widespread attention, a Taiwanese man named Hao has recently filed for divorce from his wife, Xuan, citing her unusual demands and harsh behavior as the reasons behind the split. The couple, who tied the knot in 2014, began experiencing marital difficulties just three years later, when Xuan started restricting their intimacy.
By 2019, the situation had deteriorated further, with Xuan not only refusing physical contact but also disparaging Hao to his family, calling him “too fat” and “incompetent.” Despite these challenges, Hao attempted to salvage their marriage, filing for divorce in 2021 but later withdrawing the suit after Xuan promised to work on their relationship. In an effort to show his commitment, Hao even transferred their property into her name.
However, Xuan’s behavior took a strange turn when she reportedly reverted to her old ways, demanding NT$500 (approximately Rs 1,200) from Hao each time he wanted to be physically intimate or even have a conversation with her. This bizarre and demeaning request pushed Hao to his breaking point, leading him to file for divorce once again this year.
According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the couple had stopped communicating directly for the past two years, relying solely on a messaging app to exchange messages. Despite their efforts to save the marriage through counseling, their relationship remained strained. The divorce proceedings culminated in a judge granting Hao’s request, declaring the marriage “cold and difficult to fix.” Although Xuan opposed the divorce and appealed to a higher court, her request was denied.
Interestingly, this case is not entirely unique. In 2014, another Taiwanese woman made headlines when she began charging her husband NT$2,000 (approximately Rs 5,000) for sex, and even set fees for conversations and meals. She justified her demands by claiming her husband, a truck driver, did not contribute financially to the household.The situation escalated to the extent that the police had to intervene, leading the man to agree to pay NT$20,000 (around Rs 51,000) per month to satisfy his wife’s demands.
In another unusual case, a Chinese couple drew attention on social media for meticulously splitting their expenses throughout their two-decade-long marriage. They shared costs on everything, from furniture to side dishes at restaurants. When the husband later sued his wife for 110,000 yuan (approximately Rs 12 lakh), claiming she should have covered half of their bills, the court ultimately dismissed his claim.
These unusual cases highlight the complexities and challenges some couples face in their marriages, where financial and emotional dynamics can sometimes take unexpected and bizarre turns.
