Man divorces wife for being "too controlling"

The relatives of the girl said they were surprised by her husband's decision and said the girl has been very organized in this manner since childhood

Last updated: September 15, 2018 | 18:35

Abdul Nabi Shaheen, Correspondent

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Riyadh: A young Saudi man divorced his wife after she placed "controlling restrictions" on him, according to Saudi daily "Al Yom".

The woman asked her husband to be home by 8pm everyday, and not take any phone calls after 10pm, and not to tune into any electronic devices at home.

The relatives of the girl said they were surprised by her husband's decision and said the girl has been very organized in this manner since childhood.

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