It is often said that "a son-in-law is half a son", which describes that after a daughter marries, the father-in-law and mother-in-law will treat the son-in-law like their own son. However, the reality is not so simple. Many sons-in-law face various challenges and conflicts when dealing with their mothers' families. In this article, we will tell the story of a 40-year-old man named Mr. Wang, who has been married for more than a decade and recently caused serious conflicts over the actions of his mother-in-law.
Mr. Wang, 40, told us about his life, and he has always been considered an honest person. He met on a blind date, and he was very shy at the time, but his wife took a fancy to his stability and honesty. Their marriage has always been under the control of his wife, and Mr. Wang prefers to maintain a peaceful life rather than quarrel with his wife. However, the dissatisfaction in the marriage gradually accumulates and eventually explodes.
He referred to a past incident that occurred in the fifth year of marriage. The wife's eldest brother borrowed 80,000 yuan from them to buy a school district house, promising to pay it back within three years. However, three years have passed, only 40,000 yuan has been repaid, and the remaining 40,000 yuan has not been repaid. Mr. Wang repeatedly asked for the money back, but was always delayed by his wife's family, citing difficulties.
This is not an isolated case, and similar things have happened many times. Mr. Wang feels that he has been suffering while his family expenses are not being properly managed. However, what angered him the most was a recent incident involving his mother-in-law.
Last year, the mother-in-law underwent gastrectomy surgery for stomach problems, which was completed at their local hospital. After the operation, the mother-in-law decided to recuperate at Mr. Wang's home. Mr. Wang readily agreed, believing that it was an expression of affection for his wife. At first, the mother-in-law took the initiative to take on the cooking tasks at home, collecting 1,500 yuan a month for living expenses to buy ingredients and cook meals.
However, over time, Mr. Wang noticed the problem. The mother-in-law only prepares three dishes per meal, no matter what time of day, there are only so many, even only one meat dish. At first, he thought that his mother-in-law was not good at cooking dishes with big fish and meat, but then he found that she could indeed cook and made it deliciously. Although Mr. Wang repeatedly suggested that his mother-in-law cook more, she always insisted on making only three dishes. The mother-in-law's answer seemed reasonable, but Mr. Wang began to wonder if there was another reason behind it.
Finally, by chance, Mr. Wang caught a glimpse of his mother-in-law's grocery receipt, and he was surprised to find that the cost of the ingredients was far less than the monthly living expenses for her. His parents' reminder made him suspicious of his mother-in-law's behavior, so he decided to reduce his monthly living expenses, but his mother-in-law insisted on maintaining the original amount. This made Mr. Wang feel unfair, and he began to feel dissatisfied with his mother-in-law's behavior.
Later, when a relative visited, the mother-in-law cooked a hearty meal, which made Mr. Wang feel unbalanced. Eventually, Mr. Wang discovered that his mother-in-law had used the money she had saved to entertain her son's family. He was outraged and thought his money was being used to help his mother-in-law's son's family. His anger eventually erupted, and he asked his mother-in-law to move out of their home.
Although his wife expressed disgust at this, Mr. Wang firmly defended his position. He would rather lose his marriage than be bullied by his mother-in-law's family again. This incident shows us that sometimes, honesty and tolerance do not mean that you can be treated unfairly, and that everyone should be treated with respect and fairness. Mr. Wang's story also reminds us that in kinship, we need to build solid communication and understanding to avoid unnecessary contradictions and contradictions. Not only sons-in-law, everyone should insist on their rights and interests and not tolerate unfair treatment. This is a story that reflects the complexity of relationships and relationships within the family, and it is also an opportunity for us to think and reflect.