Former child star Gary Coleman and his wife headed to reality TV show Divorce Court in a bid to save their seven-month marriage, says SFGate.com.

It appears, in spite of their short tenure, the couple is already on the brink and are hoping advice from Divorce Court’s Judge Lynn Toler will turn the tide. 

The issue being reported is that Coleman’s 22 year-old wife, Shannon, claims the actor acts like a five year-old, throwing temper tantrums when he doesn’t get his way.

Coleman, on the other hand, insists his wife doesn’t listen to him: “If I have to throw something or break something, that’s what’s going to happen.” His wife indicates that sometimes those objects are aimed in her direction.

I’d say that’s just the tip of the iceberg. If eHarmony’s Dr. Neil Clark Warren is correct in his assertion that compatibility is a significant factor in what makes a marriage work, this couple certainly doesn’t have much going for them. MainStreet.com reports they don’t even engage in sex. Could it be that maybe, just maybe, they should have never tied the knot in the first place? As Homer Simpson is fond of saying, “D’oh!”

While I take no pleasure in the thought of any couple going through divorce (I’ve been there, done that and it’s not pretty), and as much as I’d like to hope this couple makes it to their first anniversary, barring a miracle I don’t see it happening.  What do you think?

PS: The first episode featuring Coleman and his wife Shannon airs Thursday, May 1.

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