Previously, Chap Warakorn came forward to open up about breaking up with Ice Atichanan Srisawak. After dating for 3 years, many were shocked because the couple was very sweet and never argued. Chap confirmed no third party was involved, but their schedules didn't align, leading them to become more like friends despite trying to adjust; in the end, things stayed the same.
Recently, we met Ice Atichanan at the “Mong Change World” World Premiere, True’s First World Ambassador event at the Grand Hall, 3rd floor, True Digital Park, where she gave her first interview since becoming single again.
“Chap probably already said everything. As for me, it's pretty much what Chap said. Every relationship we enter, we intend and want it to be good. But if after trying our best, it still can't continue, then we just step back and remain good friends.”
What happened that suddenly made you both step back?
“And to clarify, some may have thought a marriage proposal happened. No. (The photos resembling pre-wedding shoots?) Those were just job-related. All the wedding dress and couple photos you've seen were hired by wedding studios who wanted couple photos and clips to sell once we announced our relationship. (So the wedding didn’t fail as rumored?) No, there was no canceled wedding, no plans, and no proposal has taken place.”
Previously, Ice opened up that she had to care for her ill father. Did that cause communication issues or timing problems that affected your relationship?
“Regarding time, yes, it played an important role in any relationship. But as I said, both of us tried our best and attempted to adjust. Our times didn't match; he had work, I had mine, and I had family responsibilities. We understand all of that. Since we’re mature, we accept that caring for family is our duty without expectations. I've been fully caring for my father who has been ill for a long time.”
Did it get to a point where you couldn’t adjust anymore, so both had to step back?
“We did try. Time is important. When schedules don’t align, activities, meeting up, going places together—all started to fade naturally. Gradually, distance grew. At some point, we realized it was different and not the same anymore.”
So it’s not that you lost love?
“No, we didn’t lose love. We never argued. Chap is mature, and I am somewhat grown-up. We understand each other and never had small issues. We simply accepted being busy with work and gave each other space.”
“As understanding grew, we realized things changed. We had to talk about how to improve, and we tried, but eventually it went beyond that point. We agreed it's okay; we still have work and responsibilities. Life goes on, and we each have duties. It’s okay; we can be friends.”
Some linked the breakup to a third party since it happened suddenly?
“For me, there was no third party. It was a mutual decision between us.”
Are you still hurt?
“Every relationship and love hopes to reach a destination, but when it doesn't, we have to accept it.”
Is it regretful since you were together for many years?
“Yes, it’s regrettable, but the good thing is that we are mature enough to talk things through. Work is work, and from being lovers, we just stepped back to being friends.”
Can you still meet and talk?
“Yes, we can meet and talk normally.”
Did anyone act as a mediator?
“We handled it ourselves. It reached a point where we really couldn't continue. I tried to be a mediator for us, but as I said, by the time we realized it, there was a big distance between us. We tried talking, but with responsibilities, it was hard to go back to how things were.”
Is there a chance to get back together in the future?
“We’ve talked and decided that this is best for now. The future is the future. We can remain friends.”
Are things better now since Chap was also mentally affected?
“We’re both hurt because we didn’t want this to happen. We intended to save money and get married together. We wanted to reach that point. When it didn’t happen, there’s sadness. We have to accept and move on. We have work to do, and I have my father to care for, which is a heavy burden.”
Ice has very supportive family and good care. Along with work responsibilities, it’s important to separate those aspects.”
So you’re putting love aside for now?
“For now, it’s better to live like this.”},{
