As time goes on, people’s attitudes towards marriage are changing big time. Lots of folks are waiting longer to tie the knot for a bunch of reasons. They want to make sure they’ve found the right person, save up for the big day, or just live on their own for a while before settling down. Those are all good reasons. Back in the day, couples used to get hitched in their early 20s and start a family right away. But with divorce rates so high these days, it seems like waiting until you’re really ready is the smarter move. But there’s still a ton of pressure from society when we see our friends getting married and having kids. It can make us feel like we’re falling behind. 

But check out these stories below – they’ll give you even more reasons to wait until you’re totally sure about marriage. These people reveal the exact moment they knew they’d married the wrong person, and let me tell you, these stories are wild. From realizing there was no spark during their first dance to finding out eight years later that their partner only married them for their money, you’ll definitely want to hear these stories. Whether you’re single or married, you can spare yourself some heartache by learning from these folks’ mistakes.