I worked hard to earn money to buy a small house for my in-laws to live in, but I didn't expect to divorce my husband in the end.
My name is Li Wei and I am a university teacher. Some time ago, I participated in an important scientific research project, and finally successfully published an academic paper, which was highly praised by the leadership of the institute.
I originally wanted to use this good news to divert their attention, but I didn't expect to find a bigger contradiction.
"Mom, why are you always picking on thorns, why are you not satisfied with Vivi's hard work and buying a house for you to live in?" the husband asked her mother-in-law in a somewhat stiff tone.
The mother-in-law muttered in a low voice: "I didn't say I was dissatisfied, I just didn't think it was good." ”
My husband and I worked hard to earn money, originally thinking that our in-laws would live more comfortably, but unexpectedly, it caused conflicts.
"Look, Weiwei, why can't my mother be grateful?" my husband turned to me.
I was stunned for a moment, and I felt a little uncomfortable. I worked hard to buy a house and did save money, but this kindness attracted the blame of my husband and the complaint of my mother-in-law.
I sat quietly on the couch with a heavy heart. Seeing the broken family, my heart is full of helplessness and pain.
One day, my husband and I had another argument over a trivial matter. He always felt that I was too good to my in-laws and ignored their feelings.
This time the argument was even more intense, and I ran to the bedroom with an emotional breakdown, tears streaming down my face. I began to wonder if the relationship between us had become fragile, if we had reached the end of the road.
That's when I received a notification that the academic paper had been selected for an important academic conference.
So I packed my bags, asked a colleague to help take care of my in-laws, and left home.
When I finally got home, I noticed that the atmosphere at home seemed to have changed a bit. My husband and in-laws seemed a little reserved, and I fell into deeper anxiety.
One day, I saw my husband talking to my mother-in-law in a low voice, and I walked over curiously. They stopped talking abruptly, looking a little embarrassed.
I sighed deeply and tried to calm myself. I was exhausted by this conflict.
One day, the conflict between me and my husband escalated again. I was preparing dinner when my husband suddenly rushed in, his face unusually ugly.
I couldn't help but feel angry. Over the years, I have been balancing work and family, and I have sacrificed a lot of my time and energy for the sake of my family, but I still can't satisfy my mother-in-law.
The husband fell silent, but the expression on his face was a trace of dissatisfaction that was difficult to hide. He said, "But Mom is really sad now, can you spend more time with her at home?"
When I heard this, I felt a pang of irritability. I was silent for a moment, and then said firmly, "I will try to communicate with my mother-in-law, but work is my means of supporting my family, and I can't let go."
This conversation made me feel exhausted. I originally thought that through hard work and considerate care, I could make the family happy, but I didn't expect it to lead to more conflicts within the family.