The Golden Bachelor truly had us all rooting for love, proving that Cupid doesn’t check your ID before striking. But as the fairy tale of Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist unfolded, it became clear that the heartaches and hiccups of reality TV romance aren’t exclusive to the twenty-somethings.

Their romance, which went from exchanging vows on live TV back in January to announcing their split just three months later, was a testament to the idea that sometimes, the ride ends as quickly as it starts. While they put on a brave face, claiming the split was as smooth as butter, folks whispering behind the scenes — and the fact the two signed a prenup — tell a different story.