On the October 6th episode of MBC's 'Oh Eun-young Report - Marriage Hell,' a couple, dubbed the 'Reserved Seat Couple,' appeared to candidly share their tumultuous history of conflicts. The husband spends most of his days glued to a designated spot on the sofa, while the wife struggles day and night to make ends meet.
During the broadcast, the wife showcased her grueling daily routine, juggling swimming, caregiving, and support work from 6 AM until late at night. In contrast, the husband drew criticism for his lethargy, using cold weather as an excuse to skip public work and instead indulging in TV watching. The wife's family also harshly criticized the husband's consistent lack of economic contribution or household help throughout their marriage, highlighting the severity of the situation.
The economic rift between the couple was unimaginably deep. The wife expressed her frustration over the husband's past selfish actions, such as purchasing an expensive stereo without consulting the family and contributing nothing to their eldest daughter's wedding expenses while buying a computer for himself. The husband squandered household funds on gambling, leading debt collectors to their home, forcing the wife to borrow money from her mother in a desperate struggle. The husband offered a feeble excuse, citing unemployment, but the wife revealed the harsh reality of having to shout and demand money from him.
The husband's history of brutal violence shocked the show's participants. The wife recalled a horrific incident where she was beaten with a stick for splashing water on her sleeping husband. This tragic story, which included discovering her pregnancy at a clinic visit with her father-in-law, outraged viewers. The husband, however, irresponsibly claimed he had no memory of the event due to intoxication. The threats continued, with the wife recently reporting him to the police after enduring verbal abuse and threats.
The most shocking revelation was the husband's inappropriate romantic behavior. The wife accused him of having an affair with a deceased friend's widow, calling it an unforgivable act. Astonishingly, the husband admitted to having admired the woman for a long time and confessed his feelings to her. Despite the friend's recent passing, the husband couldn't control his emotions, leading to a self-reproachful statement. The complete loss of morality in the husband's confession left Dr. Oh Eun-young and all participants speechless, expressing deep sighs of disbelief.
Reporter Chaeryeong Lim, TenAsia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr