Someone Asks People To Share The Worst Marriage Advice They’ve Gotten, And They Deliver (30 Tweets)
Marriage, like most relationships, is all about communication, building trust, being vulnerable, and fighting off hordes of orcs back-to-back on a mountaintop. Or is that just us? But like childcare, politics, and the weather, everybody seems to have an opinion about marriage. What works. What doesn’t. What you should strive to do.
Unfortunately, a lot of that advice is absolutely bogus, as sociologist Samuel Perry from the University of Oklahoma drew attention to on Twitter. The scholar asked social media users to share the very worst marriage advice they’ve ever gotten and kicked things off with an example of his own about how couples should supposedly not go to bed angry.
Check out some of the best tweets below, upvote the ‘advice’ that you think is absolutely ridiculous, and share your own pearls of wisdom about marriage in the comment section below. And remember—happy panda, happy life!

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So THIS is how marriage works. No wonder I am getting a divorce.
I'm so tired of the holy matrimony and sacred crap with marriage. Marriage is a legal issue. You want to involve the church? Good on you! My experience has been that the church has no place in marriage.
In some cases i think it's true not always of course! Edit: I'm referring to misogynist cultures that don't respect human rights of course! i just didn't want to be more specific cause i didn't want anyone to be offended! But these cultures in a marriage are always a deal breaker!
Being a decent person will def get you sum more than being a bum.
No one is perfect. The secret is to love someone with their imperfections instead of despite their imperfections.
I grew up in Montana. I stayed with my best college friend on their 50,000 acre cattle ranch regularly. Every night my friend's mother would come downstairs just to say goodnight. She looked like she was attending an Oscar awards performance (the hair and makeup). I asked my friend, "Why does your mom put on makeup and do her hair before going to bed?" My friend said, "My mom just wants to look nice for my dad." They were married for 70 years and sold the ranch ranch for $24,000,000. They're happy.
Arguments that end with a discussion with equal input from both people = healthy relationship Arguments that end in fighting and screaming = unhealthy, possibly toxic relationship
"Our marriage is best described by hellish screaming. But. Consider. What if... we added MORE screaming? And bills? And-"
Yeah...for 34 years, my husband has been out of town from Monday toThursday or Friday for 48 weeks of the year. I would have seen more of him if he'd been in the military. We're happy as clams.
i've usually had more female friends than male friends and i have lost girlfriends over it. it's sad that people think non-romantic/sexual love is impossible in that way
Wrong, don't cut off the branch you're sitting on 😁
That is psychotic! Clearly he did not have your best interest at heart.
People are not objects to be possessed, two people together should mutually respect each others boundaries regardless of marital status.
The sponsor asking what she did wrong when she was explaining how she had been abused is complete bullshit. Even if she is an alcoholic that doesn't give him the right to cheat on her and abuse her.
Aww, I know they are supposed to sound tacky but they actually sound kinda adorable.
Yes, we're all broken but we can be "scratch on the surface" broken or "head-on car crash" broken and if it's the latter, I'd be really hesitant about marrying such a person.
The older generations had strict ideas of what was "adult" and what was "childish." When I was 45, my mom told me she'd never consider me to be an adult until I cut my waist-length hair short. Sorry, what? I own a house (which I bought by myself). I raised a child (also by myself after ex-hubby bailed). I'm pretty sure I'm an adult.
Blind lead the blind. This will just make you abusive or at least a worse person
As this says, life is hard work, my marriage is the place I go to recover from it
I've been part of a playgroup for years. Some of us still meet even though our kids are past college age now. Our main group is three women and one man. It's varied and changed but the center has always had an at home dad. He's a great friend. When we can get all our spouses together and the kids we have a lot of fun. Our core is solid and I don't think any of our spouses are worried or ever worried. Other than wondering how we can talk for hours about anything and nothing and then call it a good time.
My husband and I were 31 when we got married. We met when we were 12, dated at 14, lost touch with each other until 29. Yes, we met young. No it wasn't get married right away. He'd thought that he'd married too young with his first wife. They divorced when they were 26.
Making your spouse happy does NOT mean sacrificing your own happiness.
He doesn't want to do the bills... so no I won't let him do the bills lol.
🎶it's nooooot sometimes🎶 🎶cause sometimes your partner is abusive or something🎶 🎶so sometimes marriage is not forever🎶 🎶so whoever said that is an idiot🎶
Obligations are only dictated by those involved. Sex food clothes it's for them to discuss.
So, don't let your partner know that you're human with normal bodily functions? What'd he marry? A unicorn?
It depends on the religion, Christianity, you don't have too. Not exactly sure about the others.
I'm actually doing this because it's my choice. There's nothing wrong with waiting and there's nothing wrong with not waiting. It depends on the person.
this should be much more highly rated as bad advice. It's all about outdated rigid roles that barely ever made sense or were reflected in reality. The best advice on anything is "Be a good person"
Thats great advice... If you're dealing with a self-centered egotist/narcissist.
Uh, well shoot. The closest person to being spiritual does yoga for fun. Guess I missed that one.
Yes! Do some blood sacrifices, perhaps some Auguries. Hell, maybe even a drugfueled orgy! (They never specified Which religion it should be from.) 😁
Your spouses feelings should be of utmost importance! Yes touching dose help the mind! Get the biggest bed comfortably same difference. This is a stupid post.
When ever someone say that, just answer: "Nah, I'm not hungry." Tends to shut them up.
Yes, give your spouse all of you, make them happy and they do the same! Though I believe it's better to say give %90 and take %10. Everyone needs me time ya know
I still think this is pretty sound advice, obviously not for people with fertility issues.
That completely depends on how you feel about the one they are telling you to hold onto.
My wife is also my best friend - nothing wrong with that. I certainly have other friends as well but I can't see what's wrong with my wife being my 'bestie'.
that one about the separate beds meaning that the marriage was over: my aunt and uncle always had separate beds. as a kid, didn't really understand it was about their conservative faith. but, they had quite a few kids. as an older teen i asked her about it one day. her response: every night, ira throws his hat to me. sometimes i throw it back; other times i bring it back.
I actually agree with the "never go to bed angry" one. I will *not* sleep if I go to bed angry. I won't be able to "turn my mind off" and fall asleep, I will lie awake fretting all night long. Then in the morning, I will be overtired and cranky.
My fix is to write it all out on paper, say anything you please on paper. This frees your mind for rest. The paper will be harsh in daylight and I'll delete it.
Load More Replies...Ohhh I know a priest (Catholic) that used to say to future brides "He's going to cheat, and you must forgive him because that's your duty as a Christian".
I'm a Christian, and the priest was wrong. "You shall not commit adultery." I'm divorced, but I believe my husband was faithful. We divorced for other reasons.
Load More Replies...that one about the separate beds meaning that the marriage was over: my aunt and uncle always had separate beds. as a kid, didn't really understand it was about their conservative faith. but, they had quite a few kids. as an older teen i asked her about it one day. her response: every night, ira throws his hat to me. sometimes i throw it back; other times i bring it back.
I actually agree with the "never go to bed angry" one. I will *not* sleep if I go to bed angry. I won't be able to "turn my mind off" and fall asleep, I will lie awake fretting all night long. Then in the morning, I will be overtired and cranky.
My fix is to write it all out on paper, say anything you please on paper. This frees your mind for rest. The paper will be harsh in daylight and I'll delete it.
Load More Replies...Ohhh I know a priest (Catholic) that used to say to future brides "He's going to cheat, and you must forgive him because that's your duty as a Christian".
I'm a Christian, and the priest was wrong. "You shall not commit adultery." I'm divorced, but I believe my husband was faithful. We divorced for other reasons.
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