A Turkish court has ruled that a man’s decision to save his wife’s number as “Tombik” — meaning “Chubby” — contributed to the emotional distress that led to their divorce.
The case, heard in the western province of Usak, involved a couple already entangled in a tense legal battle. The wife filed for divorce citing emotional abuse, while the husband countersued, accusing her of infidelity.
During the trial, the woman presented text messages from her husband, including statements such as “Get away, I do not want to see you” and “Let the devil see your face.” She also claimed he had demanded money for his father’s surgery.
Investigators found no evidence to support the husband’s accusations of infidelity. Instead, the court determined that his repeated insults, demeaning nickname, and financial coercion amounted to “emotional and economic violence.”
The court dismissed the husband’s claims and finalized the divorce, ordering him to pay his ex-wife material and moral compensation. While the amount was not revealed, Turkish law allows penalties — including fines or imprisonment — for behavior that undermines a person’s dignity.
