Austrian Zoo Turtles Divorce After 115. Maybe This is Okay.

According to Jezebel, two giant turtles from an Austrian zoo, have divorced after 115 years.

Jezebel author Doug Barry says that the separation is, "proving that it's never too late to grow tired as fuck with a romantic partner's incessant mouth-breathing."

Bibi (female) and Poldi (male) lived together in captivity for 39 years. According to Jezebel, Bibi, bit a chunk out of Poldi's shell and continues to attack. She will not allow him near her. Per Austrian Times; turtles have no teeth but they do have rimmed mouths which are quite powerful. Zoo boss Helga Happ said: "We get the feeling they can't stand the sight of each other anymore."

The split has been deflating for the Austrian zoo.They have tried to spark the romance back into their union by feeding them "romantic good mood food" and trying to get them to participate in "joint games" (whatever that means).

So, what is it that Bibi became so angry about? Was it as petty as Poldi leaving the toilet seat up? I never have understood why that has bothered women so. Was Poldi sick of Bibi asking him if she looked fat in her shell?

As sad as it is; 115 years is a pretty good run. Hopefully most those years were happy. Apparently it is very rare that animals would leave each other after that amount of time. And silliness aside, I have no idea if Bibi and Poldi had a romantic relationship or if their relationship was strictly platonic. And a relationship between animals are not as complicated as human relationships. But this story does make me think about marriage as a whole.

I don't think relationships are always meant to last. It took me a while to accept this. This concept was brought to my attention years ago, by a friend who has been in a 11 year relationship with the father of her two children. They are not married and they don't plan to marry.

Years ago, the idea that all relationships might not be "meant" to last, was deflating. Now, I understand. Sometimes a good run, is okay. The end may be devastating but giving it a try for as long as possible is admirable. Commitment is wonderful, monogamy is grand. Trying your damnedest is important and sometimes it will go till death do we part and sometimes it doesn't. It's not a failure, it's not a waste.

Hopefully Bibi will get over her anger. And who knows; maybe she'll give good ol' Poldi a second chance. If not, in the end, they really did have a good run.