In 2007, a married couple in Zenica, Bosnia, decided to file for divorce after making a discovery that would be hilarious if it weren't so tragic: they'd both been having an online affair... with each other.

Sana Klaric, 27, and her husband Adnan, 32, had been going through a rough patch in their marriage. Like many people seeking escape from their problems, they turned to the internet—specifically, to online chatrooms where they could vent about their frustrations under the safety of anonymity.

Sweetie Meets Prince of Joy

Sana adopted the username "Sweetie" (Slatkica in Bosnian), while Adnan chose "Prince of Joy" (Princ radosti). For months, these two strangers bonded over their shared marital troubles, discussing their daily problems and the lack of understanding they felt at home.

The connection deepened. They opened up about their dreams, their disappointments, and eventually, their growing feelings for each other. Both believed they'd found their soulmate—someone who truly understood them in ways their spouse never could.

After months of intimate online conversations, Sweetie and Prince of Joy decided it was time to meet in person. They arranged a date, each presumably hoping this mysterious internet connection would translate into real-world romance.

The Least Romantic Meet-Cute Ever

You can imagine the scene: two people showing up for a blind date, each excited to finally meet their online confidant. The moment of recognition. The dawning horror. The accusations that immediately followed.

Rather than laughing off the cosmic irony of the situation, Sana and Adnan were furious. Each accused the other of infidelity and betrayal. The fact that they'd technically been confiding in each other—and apparently liked what they heard—didn't matter. The intent to cheat was there, even if the actual cheating wasn't.

The Anti-Piña Colada Song

The story bears a striking resemblance to Rupert Holmes' 1979 hit "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)," where a bored husband responds to a personal ad seeking adventure, only to discover his wife placed the ad. In the song, they laugh it off and rekindle their romance over tropical drinks.

The Klarics' real-life version had no such Hollywood ending. They proceeded with the divorce.

What makes this story so painfully ironic is that it reveals a fundamental truth about relationships: sometimes the problem isn't incompatibility, but rather a failure to communicate. Sana and Adnan clearly had things in common—they were attracted to the same sense of humor, the same communication style, the same worldview. They just didn't know it because they'd stopped actually talking to each other as equals.

The lesson? If you're looking for someone who understands you, maybe try talking to your spouse before you start chatting up strangers online. You might discover you're more compatible than you think—preferably before an awkward face-to-face revelation at a café.

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