Counselor Lee Ho-seon pointed out to the wife, who had been treating her husband coldly and causing conflict, that "the betrayal was committed by the wife."
In an episode of JTBC's 'Divorce Reflection Camp' aired on the 20th, the daily life and counseling process of the final couple of Season 23, known as the 'Petty Couple,' were revealed.
Initially, the husband's behavior was highlighted as problematic. After engaging in a tense exchange with his 6-year-old son over ice cream, he even mentioned divorce, and despite his wife's apology, he continued to express lingering resentment.
However, once the husband's perspective was shared, the background of their deepening conflict also came to light.
The husband, who works in freight transportation, drives an average of 10 hours a day and suffers from lumbar disc pain. He revealed that he once experienced a truck rollover accident while rushing home due to his wife's urging, and at the time, her reaction seemed to prioritize assigning blame over his condition, which deeply hurt him.
The husband claimed that even after work, when he asked for time to exercise to alleviate his back pain while doing household chores, his wife dismissed it by saying, "Parenting is exercise."
The couple's disconnection has persisted for a long time. They have not had a marital relationship since 2020, and their second child, now 16 months old, was conceived through in vitro fertilization. The husband revealed that every time he attempted physical intimacy, his wife rejected him, even calling it 'sexual harassment.' The wife explained that she was too exhausted from parenting to have any room for a marital relationship.
The husband claimed he prioritized his wife so much that he cut off contact with her older sister, who had criticized her during their marriage, and has not spoken to her for six years. However, the wife said, "I never told you to do that, so I don't understand why you're saying this," failing to empathize with her husband's feelings of resentment.
The wife's frequent drinking was also flagged as an issue. She admitted to drinking alcohol five times a week, and footage showed her consuming drinks from a tumbler during family meals or even during breaks while filming.
During the counseling session, the wife expressed that she felt 'betrayed' when her husband asked for rest despite her struggles with parenting.
In response, Lee Ho-seon stated, "The betrayal was committed by the wife," adding, "This is not about differing views on parenting but about different family values. The wife is child-centered, while the husband is couple-centered."
He continued, "Does it count as betrayal if things don't go your way? That's a major misunderstanding. This household already resembles a single-parent family. The wife has been cruel to her husband, and the husband has been cruel to his wife."
However, he did not attribute the conflict solely to one party. Lee Ho-seon said, "There is no villain in this home. There is a man trying to compromise, a mother doing her best, and two exhausted individuals." He advised the husband to ensure time for exercise and rest while prioritizing their marital relationship again.
After the counseling session, the wife agreed to give her husband time for exercise and rest, and the couple held hands, promising to improve their relationship.
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