The original husband essentially coerced the main character (MC) into giving up his career to become a full-time housewife. I believe this is where the divorce should have happened, but it didn't. Instead, the MC soon began to regret the decision. His self-esteem plummeted as he watched all the bright, fulfilled people around him. His depression deepened after failing an important exam twice, leading him to seek comfort in food, which only made things worse.

When a pretty or good-looking omega approached his husband, the MC couldn't even bring himself to say anything. He later died, lost his child, and went back in time.

In his second chance, he made the right decision not to return to his husband and to pursue his dreams instead. The moment the husband asked him to be a full-time housewife, despite knowing how much the MC loved his career, was unforgivable. A partner should support you, not make you give up your passions. If they don't, then they aren't truly your partner.

(and from series of his wrong decision. He could have talked to his husband, Drop a call to his friend, focus on things on step at a time.. Etc

It made me ponder that despite the ideal life of most people seeks, the different in status/ideals might still bring insecurities in relationshipc9

The ML was in love with someone previously who cheated on him since then he has had not been in a serious relationship. I was expecting more 10 lovers but it was actually less than 5. They depended on ML, not really in love with ML but in it for the money and power. I love how the author emphasises on the importance of standing up on your own too feet, and not depending on anyone for financial security. The ML doesnt speak much but when he does he speaks FACTS, there was one scene where the MC rejects him bc of all the past rumors abt his promiscuity so the ML says this:

"You should be well aware, " Xiao Zhan says calmly, "that when you are talking to others, you should not only care about speaking out your mind one-sidedly. Sometimes, people stay silent as a form of acknowledgement, while others stay silent because they wish for you to inquire further. Do not make assumptions before you are absolutely clear which one it is. And you should not avoid your eyes. These two points are very important, especially when the other party is above your own status. And you, you did not inquire of me further nor did you look at me."

"I believe I've never once said that I'm treating you as one of those who I can tell them to come and go whenever I want." Xiao Zhan leans back on his seat as he slowly loosens his cuffs' buttons, rolling up his sleeves up to his elbow neatly. His voice is unhurried, "Are you that unwilling to place your trust in me?"

Lu Chuiqing stuns momentarily, "That is not what I meant... "

Xiao Zhan, "Then what do you mean? You refuse to believe my feelings towards you, you also don't believe that you are indeed attractive. Why do you feel inferior?"

MC just decided to trust ML after few isolated meetings just because?? ML never gave any reasons to MC believe him in the romantic way! He only said once that he didn't treat MC like his previous toys and MC just decided to believe... why??? They didn't even met regularly, there are like months without contact between their meetings. And MC, after his first marriage, just decided to try believe this guy handsome intelligent rich playboy he somehow felt attracted to, all that while he have low self esteem and inferiority complex. Not even a little convincing! And the way he always give this large explanations to ML out of nowhere, accept MLs gifts after his first refusal (which clearly looked like ML was indeed treating his like his previous toys), run to ask ML for help because his mind just can't think of another solution (and there are plenty), etc, etc. Never saw more dumb smart learned s*upid guy than this one.

Lu Chuiqing x Xiao Zhan

Guan Xiaoluo x Yuan Ning

a self-centered person. He preferred Chuiqing being a housewife but he didn't ask if Chuiqing wants to?? In some parts, he seems to kinda ignore Chuiqing's feelings and depression. Like Chen Yuan realized Chuiqing is depressed & still thought over his accountant exam, and when he failed, Chen Yuan didn't give much encouragement. Chen Yuan himself was also tired from his work. Chuiqing realized (after his rebirth) that he couldn't share Chen Yuan's stress of work because he was just a housewife. I feel like both of then didn't communicate very well. Everything is just so messed up. Chuiqing & Chen Yuan destroyed themselves in that marriage.

Chen Yuan tried to approach him. Again. But Chuiqing immediately rejected him bcs he was already is relationship with Xiao Zhan.