In this fast-paced era, love is often given more freedom and tolerance. Sibling love, which was once regarded as an atypical love model, has gradually been accepted by the public and even become a fashion trend. However, when the romance recedes and the true face of life is revealed, the beauty of sibling love cannot cover up the precipitation brought by the years.
Li Hua, a woman from Jiangsu, is a woman born in 85. Her appearance and temperament were recognized and praised by everyone when she was young. Among the many suitors, she chose Zhang Qiang, who was 5 years younger than herself, a 90-year-old youth. Their relationship was not favored from the beginning, and the people around them were full of doubts and criticism about their sibling relationship. But the power of love made them choose to persevere, and after a few years of love, they entered the palace of marriage.
In the beginning, their marriage was as warm and sweet as an ordinary couple. Li Hua's appearance and dress always complement Zhang Qiang, and some people often envy them as a pair of "talented women". However, with the passage of time, the run-in of life, and the birth and raising of two children, Li Hua began to feel heavy pressure and ruthless years.
In married life, women tend to bear more of the weight of family affairs. Despite the continuous improvement of social concepts, in many families, women often pay more than men in taking care of the family and children, and this imbalance of effort has gradually left traces on Li Hua's face. And Zhang Qiang still maintains that young handsomeness, as if he made a deal with time and stayed in the best time.
Li Hua's lack of confidence not only comes from the increasingly obvious traces of time in the mirror, but also from the deep sense of disparity between her and her husband. She began to rely too much on skincare products and makeup, trying to slow down the pace of aging through these external things, but she felt that the high-priced anti-wrinkle serums and elaborate makeup did not seem to be able to hide the grooves carved by the years on her face.
The psychological gap gradually evolved into anxiety and panic. Li Hua was afraid that he would lose his former brilliance, and that he would no longer be able to stand side by side with Zhang Qiang as before. She is also afraid that such emotions will affect the marriage and make the relationship between the two people strained and distant.
In this process, the perception and speech of society are often a double-edged sword. Some people say, "Whoever pays more in marriage will grow old faster", implying that Li Hua's lack of confidence is due to her too heavy efforts in the family. There are also people who believe that the real test of Li Hua and Zhang Qiang's marriage is only beginning now, because Zhang Qiang is in the golden period of personal development, while Li Hua is facing changes in his physical and mental state.
Despite all the doubts and challenges, Li Hua and Zhang Qiang's marriage continues. They try to cope with each other's changes by improving communication, participating in family matters together, supporting each other, and understanding each other. Li Hua began to learn to accept his own changes, rather than confront them in isolation. She also began to realize that beauty is not just external, but also includes inner wisdom, charm and attitude towards life.
Their story doesn't end there, it continues to be written every sunrise and sunset. The experiences of Li Hua and Zhang Qiang are like a mirror, reflecting society's expectations and prejudices about age, beauty, and marriage. In their lives, love is not a simple fairy tale, but a reality that requires constant effort and maintenance.
The so-called ruthlessness of time is actually fair to everyone. The story of Li Hua and Zhang Qiang tells us that in the face of the fear of growing old and the lack of confidence in marriage, what we need is not escape, but courage and wisdom. It requires everyone to learn to grow, learn to appreciate the beauty of their own maturity, and learn to find the extraordinary of love in the ordinary.
This story is also a profound reflection on modern marriage. It's not just a problem specific to sibling relationships, it's a challenge that everyone who desires and struggles to maintain a long-lasting relationship can encounter. In the journey of love and marriage, we may grow old, but the only thing that remains unchanged is the determination to accompany each other and grow together.