Finding true love is like searching for a needle in a haystack. But of course,
there are those who already found their significant others—however strange they
may seem to some. But in the immortal words of Lin Manuel Miranda, these couples are out to
prove that love, is love, is love, is love. They are the 10 Most Unusual Couples in the World!
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#10: Amanda Rodgers and Sheba
This 47-year-old divorcee gives a whole new meaning to the term “puppy love.”
After her failed marriage, Amanda Rogers decided that no human will ever hurt her again. So,
she tapped into her animal instinct and married her terrier, Sheba!
Yup, you definitely heard that right!
The wedding took place in front of 200 people in Croatia in August 2012.
Guess who proposed to whom?
She was just a girl, standing… or rather, kneeling in front of a dog, asking it to love her.
Amanda was aware that their marriage wasn't legal,
but the opinions of other people—and dogs—don’t matter to her.
I wonder if Amanda is the jealous type and has Sheba on a tight leash. Hmm…
Stay tuned because our number 1 entry will prove that love truly knows no bounds!
#9: Gabriela and Victor Peralta
Meet the most modified couple on the planet! Yup, they’re Guinness-certified!
This Argentinian couple who share a mutual passion for getting inked tied the knot in 2001.
Victor's body is 90 percent covered with tattoos, while Gabriela is not far behind at 65 percent!
Aside from that, the colorful couple have 77 body modifications between them,
which include 50 piercings, over 11 body implants,
five dental implants, four microdermals, four ear expanders, two ear bolts, and one forked tongue!
If those are not enough proof of their un-dye-ing love for each other, I don’t know what is.
Here’s to hoping their marriage stays as permanent as their body art!
#8: Flavio Briatore and Elisabetta Gregoraci
May-December love affairs are not uncommon,
but our next couple’s story plays out exactly like a soap opera!
Before Flavio Briatore became a rich Italian businessman and Formula One boss,
he worked as a restaurant manager and insurance salesman. Meanwhile,
model Elisabetta Gregoraci began her career as a dancer on the Italian TV show "Libero."
Despite the 30-year age gap,
the two hit it off and after a two-year courtship, they got hitched in 2008.
Because of Flavio's obscene wealth and Elisabetta's checkered past--which
included allegations of sexual favors during her TV days--people
judged the Italian model faster than you can say "gold digger." And Flavio does have
a penchant for supermodels, having dated Heidi Klum and Naomi Campbell in the past!
However, borrowing a line from a J.Lo. song,
Elisabetta proved that her love don’t cost a thing.
But because life is not always a fairy tale, the couple split in late 2017,
after a nine-year run. They do remain good friends for the sake of their 10-year-old son Falco.
#7: Sean Stephenson and Mindie Kniss
Our next couple proves that true love comes in all shapes and sizes!
Meet Sean and Mindie. You might have seen Sean’s face while browsing at your local
bookstore because he’s a famous self-help author, therapist, and motivational speaker.
The 2-feet-8-inches tall Sean was born with a rare condition called osteogenesis imperfecta, which
has made his bones brittle. On the other hand, Mindie is also a motivational speaker, and the two
met through a mutual friend in 2009. Soon after, the inspiring twosome tied the knot in 2012.
They must have had the most epic wedding vows ever!
Of course, internet trolls--who have nothing better to do with their lives—threw hurtful
words at the couple, saying that Sean can’t possibly satisfy Mindie sexually.
But the joke’s on them because Mindie says Sean is one of the most sexually active man that she
has ever met! As for Sean, well, he was quoted as saying that sex is the biggest part of his life.
“Oh, behave!”
Speaking of Austin Powers…
#6: Verne Troyer and Genevieve Gallen
If you've seen "The Spy Who Shagged Me" then you’re already familiar with Verne Troyer,
the actor who played “Mini-Me.”
His whirlwind romance with former Playboy Bunny Genevieve Gallen began in 2002 when
they met at a New Year's Eve party at Hugh Hefner's Playboy mansion in L.A.
The obvious difference in height never bothered the couple,
as they even proudly walked the red carpet together!
On January 22, 2004, their 2-year relationship reached new heights
when the couple said “I do” to each other. “Yeah, baby!”
However, in a major plot twist, the two separated not even 24 hours after tying the knot! Genevieve
cites Verne’s sex addiction and alcohol addiction as reasons for the annulment.
In April 2018, Verne passed away at the age of 49.
#5: Kyle Jones and Marjorie McCool
Move over Madonna, Demi Moore and Courtney Cox because this cougar is the queen of the pack!
Meet Marjorie McCool, the lady who stole the heart of this young man named Kyle Jones,
who is 60 years her junior!
Their meet-cute happened in 2009 when Kyle visited a local bookstore and met
Marjorie who was working there at the time. Kyle admittedly has a thing for
more mature women so she was instantly smitten with the platinum-haired lady.
They were even featured on a documentary series called
"Extreme Love," where they talked extensively about their five-year romance. Because they
were in an open relationship, Kyle dated numerous other older women
which bothered Marjorie initially. But then Kyle always went running back to her arms!
The secret? Well, the cougar admitted that they’re both ferocious
in bed! Marjorie even once said that she could put her legs up on Kyle’s shoulders!
Okay, that’s too much info. Moving on.
Sadly, Marjorie passed away in 2016. After that, Kyle still reportedly dated
women older than him. I guess he prefers his women the same way he likes his wine.
#4: Paul, Maria and Peter
Mother-of-two Maria Butzki is the kind of gal who wants to have her cake and eat it too.
You see, in 2010, when she left her husband Paul Butzki, Maria didn’t realize how terribly
she’d miss him… even though she’s already in a relationship with a new man, Peter Gruman!
To make things more awkward, Maria had an affair with Peter while she was still with Paul!
Maria says she loves both men equally, and just couldn’t bear losing one over
the other. So when Peter and Paul hit it off as buddies, Maria had a genius idea.
Why don’t they all live under one roof! And guess what? Paul and Peter agreed!
So how’s the sleeping arrangements, you ask?
To avoid any jealousy, Peter sleeps on the couch while Paul sleeps in his own bedroom.
Meanwhile, Maria shares a bedroom with her eldest daughter! When Peter is out,
Maria and Paul might do some Netflix and Chill-in—if you know what I mean-- and vice versa.
But the men never spills the beans with each other. Peter and Paul have become so close,
it’s Maria who gets jealous of their bro-mance! I guess she finally got a taste of her own medicine!
#3: Davecat and Sidore
You can’t just touch or play with this guy’s life-size doll,
because believe it or not, that’s his wife!
Meet Davecat--who prefers to be called by his videogame moniker—and
his better half, Sidore Kuroneko.
Sidore is manufactured by a company that creates high-end,
anatomically-correct “love dolls.” Oh you better not call them sex dolls in front of Davecat!
When Davecat saw Sidore, it was love at first sight. And he didn’t hesitate
to take Sidore home to the tune of six grand! She’s one expensive lady, I’ll give her that!
They obviously aren't legally married, but they do have cute little wedding bands that read,
"Synthetik love lasts forever." All I can say is Davecat better not toy with Sidore’s feelings!
#2: Saneie Masilela and Helen Shabangu
This next couple take May-December relationships to the absolute extreme.
In 2013, 8-year-old South African boy Saneie Masilela officially became a man when he tied
the knot with 61-year-old Helen Shabangu. Wait, is this one of those taboo arranged marriages?
Not exactly. You see, Saneie claims that his ancestors told him to marry Helen. His mom,
Patience, believes that if they did not fulfill their ancestors’ wishes,
bad luck would fall upon their family! So does that make Saneie the sacrificial lamb?
Although their union caused global outrage, the couple maintains that the marriage is
merely a symbolic one, and that they don’t live together, let alone have any sexual relations.
Saneie still hopes to get married to a girl his age in the future, to which Helen doesn’t object.
#1: Anton Kraft & China Bell
She’s 6 feet 3 inches; he’s 4 feet 4. She was judged for her gender, he was bullied for his
height. But what made them so different from each other is what drew them closer/
Ahhh, the wonders of L-O-V-E…
Transwoman model China Bell said she has never dated a short guy before,
but she doesn’t regret giving powerlifter Anton Kraft a chance!
The feeling is mutual for Anton, who says he only dates women at least full foot taller than him!
Winning China’s affection, Anton says he’s the luckiest man in the world. Well,
he's also one of the strongest because he can actually bench
four times his own body weight! You bet those guns can protect his lady love any time!
As the old love song goes, there ain’t no mountain high enough to keep them from each other!
There you have it! Our 10 Most Unusual Couples in the World! Which of these
lovebirds are your hashtag #relationshipgoals? Let us know in the comments section down below!
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