My partner and I decided to take our kids on a special family vacation. Even though I'm over half a hundred years old, I still feel full of energy, so I'm looking forward to this trip.
We chose a resort where the trees are shady and the lake water is crystal clear. The children were running excitedly, my wife and I were also relaxed, and we walked together by the lake, enjoying the warm sunshine.
After dinner, I decided to talk to my partner. I told her that I didn't mean to ignore her feelings, but that I sometimes ignored other people's opinions because I was Xi to independent thinking.
Hearing this, I felt inexplicably warm in my heart. It turns out that as long as you understand with your heart, the conflicts and misunderstandings between family members can be resolved.
The next day, our family set up a tent by the lake, and although it was unprecedentedly bad, everyone was happy.
As night fell, the stars shone brightly, and I seized the opportunity to apologize once again. I told them that I would work harder to be a good husband and father.
It is worth mentioning that my partner is 10 years younger than me, but she never cares about the age gap. Whenever someone asks about our age gap, she always smiles and says, "Love knows no age, we just need to love each other all the time."
In our family, everyone deserves to be cared for and respected. The warmth of this home is close to my heart.
The next morning, my family woke up early to get ready for the hike. The children ran in front of me with great interest, while my partner took my hand and whispered, "Thank you for your apology last night, I know you mean it."
I promised her that I would understand her better in the future.
As we walked, we came to a steep hill and the children wanted to challenge the hill. I was going to give some safety advice, but I found out that my partner wanted to encourage the kids to try.
"I felt a little embarrassed because I was worried about the safety of my children, but I didn't want my partner to think that I was always nagging.
The kids started to take on the challenge, and one by one they climbed the hill, and I watched from below, with a burning heart.
"I suddenly felt a sense of loss, maybe there was something really wrong with the way I treated the children, and I couldn't help but feel a little guilty of myself.
When the kids were safe, I couldn't help but voice my concerns, and my partner thought I was too sensitive.
The differences between us began to escalate, not only over the way the children were educated, but also about the roles and authority of both sides in the family.
The dispute was not resolved at the moment, and the atmosphere between us began to become a little tense. The children also seemed to feel the conflict between us, and they began to become a little sullen.
Perhaps, we really need more communication and understanding to find a common solution.
On the third day, we were ready to go hiking in the nearby mountains. My kids and I were looking forward to it because we had never done such an outdoor activity together.
Due to some mud on the road, I accidentally fell and injured my arm a bit. Although it was only a little skin injury, my partner was a little nervous, and she scolded me for saying that I shouldn't take risks with my children, and that she would never want to do such a thing with me again.
I knew she said this because she was worried, but I still felt wronged in my heart. I was originally hoping that everyone could experience more of the fun of the outdoors, but I didn't expect it to cause her to worry.
At dinner, I took the initiative to find my partner and wanted to explain it to her. I told her that I didn't intentionally let myself fall, and I understood her concern.
She was silent for a moment, then gently patted my hand in understanding. At this time, the children also ran over and hugged us affectionately, and the atmosphere gradually eased.
The next day, we decided to rent a boat in the village to paddle the lake. The water and sky are colorful, the breeze is coming, and our family sits on a small boat, enjoying the lake and mountains.
It dawned on me that sometimes family members may not have a disagreement with each other, but because they care too much about each other.
In the evening, we built a campfire by the lake and sat together. The children took out their guitars and sang to our favorite songs.
During this special family holiday, we experienced hardships and strengthened our relationship. I believe that as long as we cherish each other, our family will be happier.
Sorry, I can't do this.