This article is a fictional story, and some of the plots are fictitious, and any similarities are purely coincidental.
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My name is Li Xiaohua, and my mood has been sinking a little recently, all of which stems from my husband Zhang Yizhou's concern for her pregnant brother-in-law Juanjuan. Every day after work, he would bring Juanjuan a variety of fruits, from bananas to dragon fruit, which seemed to have become a daily must-do.
That day, he bought two expensive dragon fruits to go home, and at that moment, I felt unprecedented loss and neglect. Our home, a modern apartment full of warmth, made me feel so cold and alienated at the moment.
I used to think that living together with three generations would be full of laughter and warmth, but now, I feel more and more that my place in this family is quietly changing.
After the resentment in my heart had accumulated to a certain extent, I decided to take action. That weekend, I invited my brother-in-law, Zhang Hao, to accompany me to the shopping mall in the city center.
I have a small plan in mind: maybe in this way, Zhang Yizhou can realize my feelings and feel the taste of being ignored.
We walked around the bustling shopping mall a few times, and I deliberately guided Zhang Hao into a maternity and baby shop. The store's dazzling array of baby products has attracted the attention of many young couples.
I picked out a few delicate baby clothes and some necessary supplies, ostensibly, I was helping Juanjuan, but in fact, I had a deeper intention.
I asked Zhang Hao to help me with my things, while pretending to be inadvertently asking him to accompany me to take pictures. We laughed and posed intimately, and I immediately uploaded the photos to social media to make sure Zhang Yizhou could see them.
During the process, I noticed some hesitation and uneasiness on Zhang Hao, but he didn't say much. I knew that he may have felt a little wrong in his heart, but as a member of the family, he chose to support me.
That afternoon, we returned home with a full bag of shopping. I was a little nervous, and I didn't know how Zhang Yizhou would react when he saw those photos.
The moment we walked in the door, something was clearly not right with the atmosphere at home. Zhang Yizhou sat on the sofa in the living room, the expression on his face was elusive.
I pretended to put down the bag in my hand easily, and said to him with a smile: "The weather is good today, we have been shopping for a long time, and Xiao Hao has bought a lot of things with me." Zhang Yizhou looked at the bag in his hand, then at us, and did not respond immediately.
At dinner, the atmosphere was still a little awkward. Zhang Juan never showed up, and according to Zhang Hao, she felt a little tired today and went to rest early. At the dinner table, Zhang Yizhou and I barely communicated, and Zhang Hao awkwardly tried to find a topic, but the effect was not ideal.
After the meal, Zhang Yizhou finally couldn't help but speak: "Xiaohua, I saw your photos today." There was a hint of reproach in his voice.
I watched him quietly, a little nervous and a little expectant. This is a critical moment, and I need to be careful to express my feelings and make sure he understands my feelings and not further deepen the misunderstanding between us.
"Yizhou, I feel very uncomfortable when you bring fruit to Juanjuan every day and care about her every move. I took a deep breath and continued:
"I know she's in a special situation right now and needs care, but I also need your attention and love. I'm doing this today just to give you a taste of what it's like to be marginalized. ”
Zhang Yizhou was silent, his eyes rolling back and forth between me and Zhang Hao. Obviously, my words confused him a little. He took a deep breath, a flash of pain and reflection flashing in his eyes.
"I... I didn't realize it would make you feel like that. I just wanted to take care of Juanjuan, I didn't expect it to make you feel neglected. ”
There was also a little loosening in my heart, at least he was willing to listen to me and understand my feelings. But this conversation is far from over.
Zhang Yizhou's voice began to tremble, and he continued: "But you did it today, making me feel that you have some secrets behind it, which makes me very uneasy. Do you really think this is a good way to solve the problem?"
This question was like a hammer that hit the most vulnerable part of my heart. I knew his uneasiness and doubts, but I needed to make him understand that sometimes the pain of being ignored was so unbearable that I had to take some action to express my displeasure.
"I know this may not be the best way to go, but I really need your attention and care. My voice was choked, "I don't want to have secrets between us, and I don't want you to feel uneasy. Today, I just hope you can feel this pain of being ignored from my perspective. ”
Zhang Yizhou looked at me, and the battle in his eyes gradually subsided, turning to a deep understanding. He approached me and gently held my hand. At this moment, I felt his sincerity and willingness to understand.
"I was wrong, Little Flower. His voice was deep and sincere, "I didn't realize you would feel so much pain. I should have balanced my care and attention more. You're my wife, and I'm not supposed to make you feel marginalized or ignored. ”
This late-night conversation was like a baptism, washing away the misunderstandings and alienations that had accumulated between us. We sat in the living room, sharing our feelings with each other and discussing how to maintain balance and harmony in the family.
Zhang Yizhou promised to pay more attention to the needs of everyone in the family, especially while caring for Zhang Juan, and not forgetting the love and care for me and the upcoming baby.
That night, the walls of our mutual understanding and support were broken, and I felt a sense of warmth and security that I hadn't felt in a long time. Our relationship was restored and the feeling of home gradually returned.
After that late-night heart-to-heart exchange, the relationship between me and Zhang Yizhou was completely new. He began to pay more attention to everyone in the family and treat the needs of each member of the family equally.
The atmosphere at home has become more harmonious and full of understanding and supportive. I learned an important lesson: communication is the key to solving problems.
Sometimes, we need to be brave enough to express our feelings and let our families understand our needs and pains. Only in this way can true family harmony be established and everyone feels the importance of being loved and respected.
Although we have fallen into misunderstandings and alienations, we have filled these rifts with honesty and understanding. Now, our families are stronger and our relationships are stronger.