Actress Lee Seung-yeon's mother expressed her desire for a "semi-divorce".
On the 29th, TV Chosun's 'Dad and Me' depicted Lee Seung-yeon's daily life.
On this day, Lee Seung-yeon met with her mother, who declared her intention for a semi-divorce, and they had a conversation. When Lee Seung-yeon asked, "Do you really want a semi-divorce?" her mother firmly replied, "Even if we live together, it doesn't feel like living together." She then mentioned an incident where she had to talk to her husband's mistress because of Lee Seung-yeon.
Lee Seung-yeon tried to persuade her, saying, "Have you seen the 'Divorce Counseling Camp'? Compared to those people, isn't Dad better?" Her mother acknowledged, "Your dad doesn't drink or curse." When Lee Seung-yeon asked, "Can't we settle for that?" her mother humorously replied, "If you try to settle 45 years of life with that, then you're the bad one."
Lee Seung-yeon and her mother sought the help of a couple's psychological counselor. Lee Seung-yeon said, "I arranged this meeting hoping to get advice from an expert and that my mom's heart would feel a little lighter."
Her mother expressed, "I want to live alone. It's already been over 50 years since we lived together. Now I'm 80 years old. I don't know when I'll leave this world, so I want to live comfortably alone for a few years, without worrying about anything. I'm still stressed out until now."
She continued, "How can a woman endure for such a long time without stopping (the affairs)? Did he even come home five times a month? He only came to change clothes."
In addition, her mother shared her painful past, including her experiences with her sisters-in-law, and her husband's indifference, as he never celebrated her birthday with a cake, evoking sympathy. She said, "(My husband) is a person who only knows himself. Back then, I was raised as an only daughter, and if someone touched me, I could only cry. If I had been as fierce as I am now, I would have either not lived together or fought. But I was too gentle back then to do that."
Her mother reflected, "These days, I wondered if this is what depression feels like. I couldn't sleep well for 2-3 hours a day. When I sink into bad thoughts, I don't even want to move a finger while lying in bed." In response, the counselor said, "I believe your mother's heart has become healthier recently. I think it's a good sign that she can even talk about a semi-divorce. I see that very positively."
However, her mother revealed, "I need to feel at ease," indicating that there are still lingering feelings. Lee Seung-yeon comforted her, saying, "My feelings keep fluctuating and sometimes get worse, but the fact that you know is the beginning. You can start from there."
[Lee Se-bin, Star Today Guest Reporter]
