Before technology allowed people to communicate so effortlessly, the act of breaking up over the phone was considered too impersonal. Compared to the ways that people end their relationships now, a call almost seems polite. Whether it's because of a desire to make things public or just to cop out to avoid an awkward meeting, lovers young and old are using technology to break the news. Here at Switched, we dug up some of the harshest ways that tech-enabled breakups have been executed. Read on and you'll laugh, cringe and hope this never happens to you.
1. Rant and rave on YouTube
Few divorces are ever settled amicably, but even fewer have been detailed on
YouTube for the world to witness by an angry wife. Such is the reason that the videos by
Tricia Walsh-Smith created an Internet buzz covered by both blogs and mainstream media. Within the last few weeks, Walsh-Smith, 54, published
two clips discussing her split with hubby Philip Smith, 77. The videos contained
intimate details about their marriage and split. Unfortunately for her, she'll have to find a new place to film – a judge ruled that she can no longer make her videos in the apartment she shared with her soon-to-be ex.
Tags: features, relationships, tech breakups, TechBreakups
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Subscribe to commentskayceenewman69Apr 30th 2008 10:34AM
I fully agree with you. People must be serious mistaken to think we care about what they say positive about this woman.
kayceenewman69Apr 30th 2008 10:34AM
I fully agree with you. People must be serious mistaken to think we care about what they say positive about this woman.
rvc03Apr 30th 2008 10:44AM
This Chick is NUTS! it's no wonder why this guy wants out.
mariApr 30th 2008 10:40AM
i SO agree that she is nuts. i also agree - look at her eyes. if she is not on drugs she might need thyroid medication. and her photo SO reminds me of the wild-eyed whacko 'run-away bride'. (lucky - the guy got out of THAT marriage!)
Dianna LarimoreApr 30th 2008 10:42AM
Enough already, we get it, yiour mad. Get a life now
BarbraApr 30th 2008 10:45AM
Good for you and your 53 years of marriage, James Adkins. Last time I checked, though, these comments were about what Trisha Walsh-Smith said on Youtube. Sadly, there are many millions of us who have been divorced. That does not mean we are all blamers and emotional cripples. Most people would never dream of launching a public psychological assault of this nature on anyone unless they were targeting fugitives guilty of war crimes against mass numbers of innocents.
omannotApr 30th 2008 10:45AM
No quite frankly. No one needs to hear about other's Adult Intimate relationships nor do grown adults need to fight about what the MEDIA considers news. It's ignorant. I suggest the Media cease and concentrate on real issues.
JohnApr 30th 2008 11:12AM
I am married to a woman that can not cook. Last night she made us frozen lima beans, and mashed potatos (I can't spell.) No bread, no meat. lima beans and potatoes only. I try to cook but she gets mad and says "get out of my kitchen." We never touch each other, and don't want to. No sex life, with her anyway. I would not divorce her. I treat her with all the respect I can. I made a life commitment and I plan on keeping it. My child deserves both parents in the same house.
CHRISApr 30th 2008 11:36AM
all the women cannot blame the men for everything.....it is a 2 way street....not all woman are perfect either JAY.....
Gert HoffmannApr 30th 2008 11:48AM
would somebody please find her like the dog she is, and shove her face in a bowl of horse droppings. I hate this loud mouthed A wipe. She is another limy scumbag like McCartney's ex, demanding more millions. I swear, women really suck these days.
LuciApr 30th 2008 11:52AM
Most of these comments are by angry men who have been exposed for their bad deeds or are afraid they will be exposed for what they have done. They hate having to be accoutable for what they have done especially by a woman. They are woman haters; mostly guys who don't make much money and have not been successful in their careers. Many men just like this. See the post of Phil Kassel and others on www.dontdatehimgirl.com The days are gone where a man can abuse a woman and move on to find a new target.
fernandoApr 30th 2008 11:49AM
shes got the crazy eyes i bet shes good in bed
kevinApr 30th 2008 12:11PM
When did OZZIE OSBOURNE go blonde?!??
elieApr 30th 2008 12:14PM
she is synical and a liar, thank GOD she was not my wife. i would have done what her ex did or may be more.
tall guyApr 30th 2008 12:14PM
I bet I know how the guy feels, some gals are sooo good at lying and making up stories, they have dont it for so long they get reallty good at it. Too bad they cant be productive human beings instead of wasting the air we breathe.
Jacklyn LopezApr 30th 2008 12:24PM
SHE IS A CRAZY MONEY HUNGRY GOLD DIGGER THAT
HAD A BOTCHED FACE-LIFT.....!!!!!
RobApr 30th 2008 12:23PM
She looks like Ozzy Osborne in a blond wig.Gold digging wench. Hope she has a heater in her car.
JUDYApr 30th 2008 12:18PM
It doesn't matter why he married her it matters that he wants out.
We have the right to leave an unhappy marriageperiod. She needs to get control of herself and act like a woman. Why do people want someone that does NOT want them?? Have they no pride?
Get the divorceand fight it out in court. I am sure she has some very unflattering things about her and this video proves it. People let their anger get in the way of common sense. You do this kind of crap and it affects your kids, your family and your settlement. Why do they have to embarass the whole family with this behavior?
Get the divorce, get therapy and move on with your life. Stop acting out
and trying to embarass another person to come back to you, it doesn't work.
NotevenswayedApr 30th 2008 3:21PM
She's disgusting. Just look at her--she reeks of insanity. I feel bad for those who feel bad about her. The lady's obviously a loveless gold-digger. I hope she gets absolutely nothing.
GinnyApr 30th 2008 12:49PM
Ummm...did anyone think she had that "deer in headlights" expression...
Methinks the plastic surgeon hast run amuk upon her face!