[Meeting People] The Ending That Happens When You Desire a Pretty Girl
Life is a series of choices, and we inevitably encounter various dilemma situations. These dilemmas are triggered by international affairs, politics, the economy, parenting, career paths, interpersonal relationships, spouse selection, and environmental factors. This blog introduces the dilemmas faced by those navigating the intense lives within Korea, or analyzes their strengths and weaknesses. Through this, I aim to offer a small insight to those struggling with similar dilemmas.
He is… still handsome.
Even when I first met him,
and still now.
Wherever we go,
people’s eyes are always on him.
Restaurants, streets, parties…
Everyone says:
“Your husband is so good-looking.”
I smile and nod,
but deep inside I often wonder:
“Am I… truly loved in this marriage?”
He always looks perfect—
his style, tone, posture, even his physique.
He’s polite in public,
and takes great care of his image.
But at home…
there’s a sense of emptiness.
He checks the mirror often.
He scrolls through social media,
reacting quickly to others' opinions.
Beside him,
I feel myself shrinking.
One day, I carefully asked:
“Don't you think... we talk much less these days?”
He replied:
“I don't see anything wrong…
Maybe it’s just that you’re not like you used to be?”
After hearing that,
I closed the bathroom door
and stared into the mirror for a long time.
I never knew how deeply
“You're not like before” could hurt.
Lately, I’ve had many thoughts.
Where is this marriage going?
Can I really be okay… living beside this man?
He is handsome.
And probably always will be.
But now I know:
Living with someone admired for their looks
often comes with the quiet pressure
to always appear okay myself.
So if someone asked me today
about love or marriage,
I would say this:
“Before falling for someone with a beautiful face,
make sure they also have the heart
to truly see yours.”