Xiao Ming, a 29-year-old guy, married an aunt Xiaohong, who was over the age of six, and the two lived together after marriage. At first, Xiao Ming was full of expectations for this unique marriage, but the taciturn Xiaohong gradually made him a little unbearable.
At the beginning, Xiao Ming felt that he could tolerate and adapt to everything about Xiao Hong. After all, he is a young and energetic lad who should have enough patience and understanding. However, as time goes on, Xiao Ming finds himself overwhelmed by Xiao Hong's needs.
Every night, Xiaohong asks Xiao Ming to soak her feet, and she sits on the sofa and watches TV. And whenever Xiao Ming sat on the ground and gently rubbed her feet, she always showed great enjoyment, and occasionally let out bursts of sighs, as if she was enjoying a physical and mental relaxation. And this is a painful torture for Xiao Ming.
In contrast, Xiao Ming hopes to deepen the understanding of each other through communication and interaction with Xiao Hong. He likes to discuss interesting topics and share his feelings and opinions. However, Xiaohong doesn't seem to have any interest in any of this, and only changes the subject after a few perfunctory words at a time.
Finally, one day, Xiao Ming couldn't stand such days anymore.
"Xiaohong, I really can't stand it." Xiao Ming made no secret of his dissatisfaction, "You only care about your own needs and never consider my feelings." I want a companion with whom you have a heart-to-heart communication, not just a foot kneading machine. ”
Xiao Hong was stunned, looked at Xiao Ming and said a little confused: "But I think it's good that this is good, we can accompany each other, I can enjoy your care, and you can also meet the little needs of my elderly woman." ”
Xiao Ming felt that his heart had reached its limit. "But our relationship can't just be like this, we should understand and support each other, not just meet each other's needs."
Xiaohong suddenly showed a helpless smile. "Maybe you're right, but we're two different age groups, and I'm no longer young, and I don't have too many expectations and pursuits. I just want to live a simple and stable life. ”
Xiao Ming looked at Xiao Hong, and a trace of pity appeared in his heart. "Maybe I'm too selfish to really understand you. We should find a balance that suits both sides. ”
However, Xiao Ming did not expect that solving the problem would be so difficult. Although he tries to have a conversation with Xiaohong, Xiaohong's spiritual needs are more difficult to meet than the material needs of rubbing her feet. Xiao Ming knew that he couldn't be too Xiaohong, and he had to respect her choices and lifestyle.
So, Xiao Ming began to look for ways to adapt to the needs of both parties. He signed Xiaohong up for a health class, hoping that she could improve her quality of life by learning some knowledge. At the same time, he also continued to insist on spiritual communication with Xiaohong, sharing his happiness and confusion, and trying to make her feel his existence.
Gradually, Xiao Ming noticed that their relationship began to change subtly. Xiaohong began to be more actively involved in his life, and although she was not interested in something new, she was willing to listen and understand. And Xiao Ming also knows how to balance his own needs with the expectations of the other party, and no longer blindly pursues the perfect relationship.
Xiao Ming and Xiao Hong's lives are gradually on the right track, and Xiao Ming has learned to better cope with and understand Xiao Hong's needs. However, the conflicts and disputes in the family did not subside, and a chance gave rise to new conflicts.
One day, Xiaohong received a call from her daughter, Dayan, who said that she was coming back with her children to visit Xiaohong, and that it was her first time home in two years. Facing the arrival of her daughter and grandson, Xiaohong is very excited, and she hopes that Xiao Ming can be as excited as she is. However, Xiao Ming felt a little pressured about this.
Xiao Ming had never met Xiao Hong's daughter and grandson, and he didn't know how to deal with it. He began to worry, worried that he would not be able to smoothly integrate into Xiaohong's circle of relatives, and that he would not be able to give them enough love and attention. Despite the anxiety in his heart, Xiao Ming still hopes to be able to express his love and respect for Xiaohong with his actions.
Da Yan returned to Xiao Hong's house with the child, and Xiao Ming waited nervously at the door. When he saw Dayan, he pretended to smile lightly: "Welcome back, I'm Xiao Ming, your mother's husband, what about the child?" ”
Dayan glanced at the child Xiaobao beside him, smiled and said, "This is our family's Xiaobao, he is your grandson." ”
Xiao Ming leaned over and awkwardly reached out and touched Xiaobao's hair, but it unexpectedly caused the child to cry. "Xiaobao, don't be afraid, this is your grandfather." Da Yan hugged the child and comforted.
Xiaohong stepped forward, patted the child's back, and then said to Xiao Ming: "He is still young, he is not very suitable for strangers, take your time." ”
Although the process of interacting with the child was not easy, Xiao Ming's efforts were not in vain. He received the call of "grandfather" that was unique to Xiaobao when he was just able to speak, which made him feel that he had finally integrated into the family and became an important person in Xiaobao's heart.
However, the change in this parent-child relationship caused Xiaohong's dissatisfaction. Xiaohong begins to complain that Xiao Ming loves Xiaobao too much, thinking that he does not take into account his own feelings. She felt that Xiao Ming was more patient and gentle with Xiao Bao, but he no longer cared about her.
Once, Xiaohong couldn't help but get angry at Xiao Ming: "Xiao Ming, do you know, you put your focus on Xiaobao, and I was snubbed!" You used to be so considerate to me, and now? Completely changed person! ”
Xiao Ming was stunned for a moment, and then sat down next to Xiao Hong. "Xiaohong, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to ignore your feelings. It's just that I found that Xiaobao needs more of my companionship and care lately, and I thought you would understand. ”
Xiaohong bit her lip and said in a somewhat low tone: "I understand, Xiaobao is my grandson, and you are naturally better for him." But don't forget that I am your wife, and I need your love and affection. ”
Xiao Ming felt blamed, he silently approached Xiaohong, gently hugged her shoulders, and said softly: "Xiaohong, I was wrong, I will care more about you in the future." There are new members in the family and some changes in our relationship, but I hope that we can still respect and support each other to face this new challenge together. ”
Xiao Hong raised her head, looked into Xiao Ming's eyes, and then nodded. For a while, they sat together silently, feeling each other's warmth and tacit understanding.
However, there is another conflict in Xiao Ming and Xiao Hong's family. One night, Xiao Ming returns home and finds Xiao Hong arguing with her daughter, Xiao Li.
Xiaoli accuses Xiaohong of not caring about her family and always ignoring her and Xiao Ming's existence. She said that since Xiaohong and Xiaoming got married, the relationship between their mother and daughter has become more and more estranged. Xiao Ming stood silently to the side, watching the two relatives seem more alienated in the quarrel.
"Mom, can't you just care about us? We also need your companionship and care. Xiaoli cried hoarsely.
Xiaohong was stunned, she looked at her daughter, and a painful expression flashed in her eyes. "I didn't expect you to think that. I always thought you were grown up and could face everything on your own. ”
Xiao Ming stepped forward and held Xiao Hong's hand. "Xiaoli is a member of our family and she needs our love and care. You can't ignore her presence. ”
Little Red gently tapped her head, tears streaming down her face. "I thought I just had to take care of you and give you a little care. I forgot that I also had a daughter, a daughter who also needed my company. ”
Xiaoli cried even more sadly. "Mom, we just hope you can pay more attention to us, not just the things between you and Xiao Ming."
Xiaohong nodded, "I know, I'm being selfish. In the future, I will pay more attention to our family relationship and no longer neglect you. ”
Xiao Ming smiled and hugged Xiaohong and Xiaoli. "We are a family and we need each other's understanding and support. Only by caring for each other can we make progress together and create a happy future together. ”
Both Xiaohong and Xiaoli nodded in agreement, and they decided to work hard to improve their relationship with each other from now on. Together, they made some house rules, sat down to eat together every night, and exchanged views on each other's lives. They also arrange some family activities on a regular basis, such as trips to the countryside or group activities, which enhance each other's feelings and enrich each other's lives.
However, it seems that there are more problems waiting for them to solve. Xiaoli's study pressure and interpersonal problems also brought them new challenges. Xiao Ming and Xiao Hong have to find ways to help Xiao Li resolve the difficulties she encountered in her growing up.
They still have a long way to go in their family affection, and they need to work together to face everything that lies ahead. They will experience more conflicts and setbacks, but they will also reap more growth and happiness.
Let's continue to look at how they choose and work hard in the face of new problems.
In the lives of Xiao Ming and Xiao Hong, there was another family dispute. One night, Xiao Ming brought back a sister Xiao Fang, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, to visit Xiao Hong. Xiao Fang is a cheerful and lively girl, as young and energetic as Xiao Ming. Despite the considerable age difference, Xiaofang still maintains respect and understanding for her sister's marriage choice.
However, Xiaohong was not enthusiastic about Xiaofang's arrival. She complained that Xiaofang's presence made her feel lonely and left out. She thinks that Xiao Ming should spend more time with herself instead of bringing back this kind of young girl.
Xiao Ming was in a dilemma, he had hoped that Xiao Hong would fit into his life and be able to accept his relatives, but this time the conflict made him feel that he was in a dilemma. He tries to convince Xiaohong, telling her that they are a family and should share the joys and hardships together.
However, Xiaohong's attitude has not changed. She said she didn't want to live with Xiaofang anymore, believing it would make her feel more frustrated and helpless. Xiao Ming couldn't help but have contradictions and entanglements, and it was difficult for him to choose.
In this family dispute, Xiao Ming felt powerless and confused. He doesn't want to choose between affection and love, but he also can't satisfy both of them. The contradictions and contradictions in this family seem to be irreconcilable, and Xiao Ming feels exhausted.