On the 3rd, the MBC entertainment program 'Oh Eun-young Report - Marriage Hell' featured a couple who, after repeated fights, were considering divorce due to the husband's behavior, while the wife thought his request for divorce was irresponsible. They were dubbed the 'Rolling Couple'.
This couple, who had been in a long-term relationship for 8 years, had reunited more than 20 times in a month, making them a record-breaking 'breakup and makeup' couple. They successfully married after overcoming many challenges, but serious issues in their marriage led them to contemplate separation again. What kind of healing report did Dr. Oh Eun-young diagnose for this couple seeking divorce?
◆ "I'm a Drinker" VS "You are an Alcoholic"... Wife Exhausted by Husband's Drinking
After a busy day, the family of three gathered at the dinner table. But the husband naturally brought out alcohol? The husband, who drank as if it were water, continued drinking alone after the family finished dinner. The husband's drinking problem had been a consistent source of conflict since before their marriage. During their dating period, he had fallen asleep on the street while drunk and was pickpocketed, and two years ago, he crossed the street while intoxicated with their 5-year-old daughter.
The husband drank on 29 out of 30 days in a month. Due to excessive drinking, he recently fell and had to treat four of his front teeth. He even had a serious accident where he was hit by a taxi while drunk, resulting in a 12-week recovery period, yet he barely remembers the incident. The wife claims her husband is an 'alcoholic', but he confidently asserts that drinking is a reward for himself after a hard day and that he is merely a 'drinker'.
However, Dr. Oh Eun-young strongly pointed out that seeking alcohol again after experiencing life-threatening incidents qualifies as 'alcohol addiction'. MC Park Ji-min expressed concern, stating that he had seen many guests struggling with alcohol, but the husband was at a particularly serious level.
Dr. Oh Eun-young highlighted that if the husband continues to think leniently about alcohol, the most concerning aspect would be his relationship with their child. If the child constantly sees a parent who is drunk, everything the parent says may be perceived as drunken ramblings, so recognizing the problem with his drinking habits is paramount.
◆ Fixed Living Expenses of 6 Million Won with Debt of 100 Million Won... Husband's Request for Help Firmly Rejected
The next day, the husband suggested having drinks with his wife instead of alone. During a heartfelt moment while intoxicated, he brought up the issue of living expenses. Although he had a monthly income of 5 million won, their fixed living expenses were 6 million won, resulting in a deficit.
In the past, the couple had a miraculous investment success story, starting with 70 million won and growing it to 400 million won in just four months. They enjoyed a comfortable lifestyle for four years without worrying about living expenses, but the husband ended up in significant debt due to reckless investments after quitting his main job and taking out loans. Currently, he has a staggering 100 million won in investment debt. He asked his wife to reduce the living expenses she provided, which amounted to 3.1 million won, and requested her help.
However, the wife, while suggesting they overcome this together, stated that she could not pay off the investment debt. She had advised him from the beginning to save money separately for investments, and since it was a personal failure, she did not understand why her money should go towards paying off her husband's debts.
The husband felt hurt by his wife's words, stating that he had used the investment profits for family needs, yet she insisted he should bear the consequences of his failure alone. Eventually, the husband even signed documents to notify his wife of his intention to divorce. The wife expressed that not only did her husband not acknowledge her hard work at home, but he also blamed her for the investment failure, which made her less inclined to help pay off the debt.
Observing the couple closely, Dr. Oh Eun-young asked, "Do you think having money prevents your husband from disrespecting you?" The wife replied that she had to prepare financially due to her husband's uncertainty about when he might hand her divorce papers.
The husband expressed a desire to live peacefully for even a day amidst frequent fights, ultimately leading him to believe that divorce might be the solution to their conflicts. Dr. Oh Eun-young emphasized to the wife that "couples are one in heart!" and advised them to set goals to work together to pay off their debts through discussion.
In particular, the husband was advised to distance himself from alcohol and spend more time with their daughter. Dr. Oh Eun-young expressed regret that most of the conversations between the father and daughter revolved around 'alcohol'. The husband, seemingly feeling remorseful towards his daughter, was seen wiping away tears, which moved the viewers as well.
Meanwhile, in the preview for the next week aired at the end of the show, a couple who had lived divorced for decades and recently re-registered their marriage after 46 years appeared. This couple had received divorce rulings twice over trivial matters but continued to live 'together' for decades after the rulings. They recently remarried but still face conflicts over minor issues. The story of this remarried couple will be revealed in the 'Oh Eun-young Report - Marriage Hell' airing on the 10th at 10:45 PM.
[Lee Da-kyum, Star Today Reporter]
