Currently Watching: See You Again

Play on its Chinese title

The Chinese title of the show, 再见爱人, can mean differently depending on where the comma is added. It can either mean goodbye, lover (再见，爱人) or see you again, lover (再，见爱人). This is a creative play by the production team, considering the fact that the couples have to make a choice at the end of their 18 days trip to continue their marriage or give it up.

The topic of the show

The show touches on a sensitive topic, divorce, which many people dare not approach. They show the difficulties that couples face in a marriage, be it the lack of love, communication, or the difference in love language. The psychologists in the show will then comment on these conflicts, which allows us to learn the psychological explanation to them. Although easier said than done, it still provides the audience with an opportunity to learn the ways to handle conflicts should they happen to us in the future.

Furthermore, the production team planned activities for the couples during the trip. It can be interpreted as helping them to discover each other again, yet the significance behind these activities is very meaningful. These activities may be able to help people reflect on their relationship while watching the couples participate in them.

Couples who participated

As mentioned above, Zhu Ya Qiong wants to leave this marriage, yet Wang Qiu Yu prefers to stay together, not seeing the issues between them. At the beginning, where the couples are getting to know one another, the female participants looked out for Zhu Ya Qiong a lot. They listened to her complaints, and after knowing her intention of being firm on the divorce, they supported her decision and said that they were willing to help her should she need any help.

The couples quickly befriended each other during the trip and gave one another advice during their discussions. They encouraged, listened, and comforted one another throughout the trip, which is very heartwarming. Going through a divorce has a negative impact on people’s mental health, and having a supportive group of friends may have made it more bearable for them. Furthermore, since this group of friends has gone through or is going through the same process, it may be easier to talk to them, knowing that they understand the circumstances and the complicated feelings that come with it.

Hence, the couples’ interactions with one another made the show interesting to watch. They were also decently honest in the show, giving us a peek into their lives.

Hosts & Psychologists of the show

This is an observation show where the hosts and psychologists watch the pre-filmed videos of the couples. They are like the audience, as they comment on the acts and interactions of the couples, similar to how we would too.

I like the way they analyze and comment as they watch, especially the psychologists. Instead of being emotional, they explain the behaviours of the couples using facts, helping us to understand the individuals’ perspectives. The hosts and psychologists are also open to the changes of the individuals throughout the show, instead of only seeing the positive or negative side of the person. They are open to different opinions and discuss the issues in a friendly manner. This allows us to understand the situations in a neutral position as we watch the show.

In addition, their comments were funny and interesting, keeping the mood light and enjoyable. There were moments when the hosts were touched by the actions of the couples too, and you could see them crying. If you’re someone as emotional as me, you’ll definitely cry with them.