We recently noted our 15th wedding anniversary. I said, “noted” and not “celebrated” since we actually didn’t even notice that it was our 15th anniversary. Having said that, we are still happily married, churning together in a life that keeps us constantly occupied and harried with the business of just living. So, I had to chuckle when I came across a Washington Post article that introduced a concept both amusing and revealing: the “airport divorce.” Some couples, the article explains, have learned to preserve peace while traveling by separating at the airport. One partner arrives early, savoring quiet coffee and control. The other arrives late, energized by spontaneity. They reunite at the gate or on the plane, having avoided unnecessary conflict. It is an ingenious solution, and perhaps even a healthy one in moderation. But beneath the humor lies a deeper truth about modern relationships — one that resonates strongly in South Korea today. The airport divorce is not really about travel. It is about how contemporary couples struggle to remain emotionally resilient and p