Madonna and Guy Ritchie's eight year  marriage reportedly fell apart at the seams because of years of emotional and physical abuse.

The couple – who recently announced their plans for divorce – allegedly never stopped criticising each other and would often come to physical blows during their heated rows.

A source  close to Guy tells US Weekly, "She would taunt Guy, saying, 'I should have married someone like me: strong, hot-blooded, intelligent, ambitious, spiritual.

"Their fights would often get heated. A few times Madonna slapped him or poked him."

When asked about Guy's reaction a pal of Madonna's says, "Guy called her old, fat, ugly and wrinkled and said that she was stupid and couldn't sing."

Both Guy and Madonna have reportedly moved on since they decided to split.

See whose shoulder they are crying on here.