The groom reportedly responded in aggression after the bride appeared to win at a wedding game during the ceremony.
Trigger Warning: This article contains details of abuse that may be distressing to readers.
A shocking video shows a stony-faced groom hitting his soon-to-be wife onstage on the back of her head while they were on stage during their wedding ceremony. According to The Mirror, the incident took place in Uzbekistan and was a result of the man losing a game as part of the wedding celebrations. The bride raised her hand showing that she completed the task for an unspecified game. The groom, after realizing he had lost half-heartedly raised his hand to show that he had also finished the task.
Groom from hell punches bride after he loses game at wedding in horror clip https://t.co/odntiDAyzG pic.twitter.com/XxUPZaZnLC
— Mirror World News (@MirrorWorldNews) June 14, 2022
The groom smacked the bride on the back of the head. Everyone around seemed too stunned to react. The man who was standing next to the groom let out a sympathetic smile and fidgeted with his phone nervously. Later, the bride was assisted off the stage by two other women while the groom acted like nothing had happened and continued to look straight-faced. It is unclear what happened after the camera was shut and law enforcement agencies are yet to comment on the incident. The video of the incident has since gone viral across central Asia.
Many viewers were horrified after watching the clip. In the comments section, one person said: If I were the guy next to his I would’ve made the wedding into a funeral. Another added: Evil man😡😡😡😡if he can hit his wife that bad in front of so many people without shame and guilt he also can do that in private. This man is evil I hope that wife will think twice to stay or go otherwise she will suffer forever. Trust me I been there! A third questioned: Why would parents let their daughter to marry an animal????
Check out best friend grinning after the punch... people see violence against women nd girls as unfortunate, awkward, but integral part of customs, tradition, culture. Something sad but unavoidable & therefore normal. Its not seen it as worlds most widespread human rights abuse.
— Leila Nazgul Seiitbek💙💛🇰🇬🌻 (@l_seiitbek) June 13, 2022
Jayne Green, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in couples counseling with Choosing Therapy told Insider that leaving a toxic relationship can be a struggle and one must be strategic about it. Identify how you want to feel in a healthy relationship and recognize how different it is from the current relationship you are in. The therapist recommends remembering the reasons why you want to end the relationship and making sure to build strength and confidence in those reasons and remaining focused on the end goal of leaving. Your best bet is to end all forms of contact, Green added.
If you are being subjected to domestic abuse or know of anyone else who is, please visit The National Domestic Violence Hotline website or call 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522.
References:
https://www.insider.com/guides/health/sex-relationships/how-to-leave-a-toxic-relationship
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/groom-hell-punches-bride-after-27222087
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