Love, Anyway by Sung J. Woo — Review

“Love, Anyway” by Sung J. Woo is a simple story about Tony Cho, a man stuck in a dull marriage, questioning if he ever truly loved his wife, Stella. Their relationship began out of fear—fear of being alone—and now, years later, Tony feels nothing but emptiness. When he meets Debbie, a younger coworker, he starts dreaming of a new life, filled with excitement and passion. But as he gets closer to Debbie, he realizes she may not be what she seems, and his guilt over leaving Stella and their son grows. 

The writing is clear and relatable, making it easy to understand Tony’s struggles. The story shows how people often chase fantasies, only to find that reality is much messier. Tony’s journey makes us question what love really means—is it comfort, passion, or just staying because it’s easier? The ending leaves us thinking about the sacrifices we make and whether happiness is ever as simple as we hope. A touching and thought-provoking read.

Here is the link to the text of the story:
https://short-stories.co/@sungjwoo/love-anyway-1knv7e1ddl63