Married Couple's Affair Revealed on 'Marriage Hell', Dr. Oh Eun-young Calls it 'Emotional Abuse'

A wife from the couple dubbed 'Mumu Couple' on MBC's 'Marriage Hell' has confessed to having an affair, stunning viewers.

In the episode aired on the 22nd, the 'Mumu Couple,' characterized by their vastly different personalities, shared their marital struggles. The wife revealed that despite marrying just 8 months prior, she was contemplating divorce due to the immense difficulties in their marriage. She even stated that her ongoing battle with breast cancer was less taxing than her relationship with her husband.

The wife described her husband as a 'scary person,' recounting past incidents where he would throw objects and yell while drunk. Her fear was palpable in the daily life footage, where she would flinch whenever he appeared. The situation escalated to the point where she reported him to the police during a pre-interview.

However, the husband presented a different perspective, acknowledging his past problematic behavior but insisting he recognized it as wrong and was actively trying to change. The police, who were called due to the wife's frequent reports, reportedly found no significant issues and left. Dr. Oh Eun-young pointed out that such frequent police interventions could make the child perceive the father as a criminal, which is detrimental.

The most shocking revelation was the wife's affair. The husband learned about it indirectly through his daughter's comment about her 'mom having a boyfriend' but later witnessed her speaking with another man. He stated that his wife had been staying out every weekend for three months and he could no longer tolerate it, confronting her about the affair.

Reacting to this, the wife admitted her actions were wrong but claimed it was her 'best option' at the time to facilitate a divorce. Dr. Oh Eun-young sternly stated that one must maintain basic decency towards a spouse, no matter how much they are disliked. She further labeled bringing the child to meet another man as clear 'emotional abuse.'

The couple's conflict deepened with every conversation, leading the wife to demand the filming be stopped and subsequently disappear. Dr. Oh diagnosed the extreme personality differences as the root cause, explaining that the wife, with her vibrant emotions, felt disconnected from her stoic husband, leading to a loss of joy in the marriage. She advised the wife to articulate her feelings more clearly to her husband and encouraged the husband to bridge the emotional gap with his wife.

Despite the seemingly insurmountable conflict, the 'Mumu Couple' showed signs of reconciliation following Dr. Oh's healing report. The husband sincerely apologized for causing her hardship and fear, promising to change. The wife reciprocated by extending an olive branch, vowing to be by his side like a rainbow, offering hope for a mended relationship.

Dr. Oh Eun-young is a renowned South Korean child psychiatrist and television personality, often referred to as the 'nation's mentor.' She provides family counseling and parenting advice through various media platforms, offering practical guidance to numerous families.