Lee Hyo-ri shares how half-baths strengthen her marriage

During the JTBC program "Love War" on the 26th, singer Lee Hyo-ri revealed that she and husband Lee Sang-soon use daily half-baths as a dedicated time for conversation to maintain their connection.

Singer Lee Hyo-ri showcased her strong marital bond by revealing her daily life of enjoying half-baths with her husband, Lee Sang-soon. Lee Hyo-ri explained that she uses half-baths not merely for relaxation, but as a dedicated time for conversation with her husband, adding a humorous note by stating she feels no embarrassment showering in front of him.

During the broadcast of the JTBC entertainment program "Love War" on the 26th, the story of a bodybuilder couple was shared. The couple, Lee Hyeon-min and Kim Seul-bi, visited the studio to discuss the conflicts they face while balancing exercise and romance, noting that half of the year feels like a constant war.

Lee Hyo-ri expressed confusion at the idea of the couple having conflicts while working out together, asking, "I think it would be fun to exercise together, so is there really a reason to fight?" Lee Hyeon-min explained that while there are no issues when they are simply enjoying exercise, the situation changes when they focus on preparing for competitions. He stated, "It's fine when we are enjoying the workout, but it's not helpful when we have to focus on a competition," noting they have spent about 6 to 7 months this year preparing for competitions.

The couple's conflicts have extended to daily lifestyle habits. Lee Hyeon-min mentioned a so-called "half-bath war," lamenting that when Kim Seul-bi takes a half-bath, his attempts to wash beside her do not go as planned. He remarked, "I wasn't lying, I thought she was playing a prank on me," revealing a subtle misunderstanding between the two.

Lee Hyo-ri responded by suggesting that taking half-baths together might actually be beneficial, asking, "Wouldn't it be great to take a half-bath together? Is it not allowed to do it together?" When Lee Hyeon-min explained that sexual desire drops significantly during competition periods, Seo Jang-hoon quipped, "What are you talking about? I just suggested taking a half-bath," which caused laughter in the studio. The panel found the couple's tendency to link even relaxation time to competition preparation to be unfamiliar.

Lee Hyo-ri asked the couple if they had ever tried taking half-baths together or if they were avoiding it out of embarrassment. Using her own marriage as an example, she remarked, "We fight over nothing." She revealed, "I love half-baths, so my husband and I always take them together. We use that time to have conversations. You have no idea how great it is." She explained that the time spent soaking alongside Lee Sang-soon naturally provides opportunities for dialogue and connection.

When Seo Jang-hoon asked if she was okay with her husband watching her shower, Lee Hyo-ri gave an even more candid response. "Whether he watches or not. It feels like I am looking at myself," she said, expressing that she feels no particular embarrassment or discomfort. It was a lighthearted expression of the comfort shared by a couple who has lived together for a long time.

Lee Hyo-ri concluded by asking the bodybuilder couple, "Did you live completely separate lives in your past lives?" Her comment was interpreted as questioning whether they might be missing the meaning of daily life together due to their intense focus on exercise and competition preparation. Her experience—that small conversations during a half-bath can build intimacy more than grand events—prompted the couple to reflect on the balance of their relationship while immersed in their individual goals.

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