Did you hear the one about the Bosnian couple?

A man and woman, both in an unhappy marriage, find each other online.  They begin chatting, pouring out their hearts to one another about their miserable marriages, consoling each other, etc.  After carrying on their online affair for a while, “Sweetie” and “Prince of Joy” have fallen in love and finally decide to meet in person.  They arrange to meet outside a shop, each carrying a single rose.  Just imagine the excitement and anticipation.  Now imagine their shock and disappointment when they realize that they were already married TO EACH OTHER!  Not so sweet and joyous.

It was a real life version of that Rupert Holmes song, “If you like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain…” In that song, the couple realized how much they love each other and live happily ever after.  This cyber version ended with the couple filing for divorce.

I can’t decide if the story is funny or sad.  But it got me thinking. 

If you were to meet your spouse now, instead of all those years ago, would you be attracted to him/her?  Is this someone you would want to spend the rest of your life with?