My name is Li Lei, I am 36 years old, and as a middle-level manager in a manufacturing company, I have a lot of responsibility on my shoulders. My wife, Zhao Ying, who is four years younger than me, is a stay-at-home mom who takes care of our daughter Scarlett wholeheartedly. Although our life is not rich, we are also living a stable life, and the family of three is happy.
Recently, however, there has been an atmosphere of tension in the home. Zhao Ying suddenly proposed that she wanted to take out 3,000 yuan a month from the household account to her mother-in-law in her hometown. It was a bolt from the blue for me. I asked her in surprise: "Are you sure? That's nearly half of our monthly expenses!" Zhao Ying resolutely responded: "My mother is not in good health and needs money for medical treatment and living, I am an only child, and it is my responsibility to support my parents." ”
I tried to understand her position, but I was still torn apart. Zhao Ying has always had a strong personality, and the financial management power in her family has always been in her hands, and I know that it will be difficult for me to change her decision. But I'm also worried that such spending will make our lives even more strained.
In the end, I still didn't stop Zhao Ying's decision. But the depression and uneasiness in my heart followed me like a shadow, as if a boulder was pressing on my chest, making me breathless. I couldn't help but tell my daughter Scarlett about it, and she also expressed strong dissatisfaction and concern after hearing it.
Zhao Ying was unimpressed by my concerns, and she firmly believed that she had made the right decision. She even told me that when she got married, she made a wish and that she would support her parents when she was able. I was speechless and could only suffer all this in silence.
I started working harder, hoping to earn more money to fill the gap in my household. But the atmosphere at home is becoming more and more solemn, and the relationship between me and Zhao Ying has become delicate. I know that the crux of this conflict is not only about money, but also about the lack of understanding and communication between us.
Finally, one day, I mustered up the courage to ask Zhao Ying to talk in a café. I told her that I hoped we could communicate well and find a solution to this problem. Zhao Ying was silent for a while after hearing this, and then slowly spoke: "Actually, I also know that this decision will put pressure on you, but I really want to do something for my mother." Together, we can figure out how we can take care of our mom without affecting our lives. ”
Listening to her words, my heart was moved. I know that this contradiction is not unsolvable. As long as we are willing to let go of the stubbornness and prejudice in our hearts and communicate honestly, we will definitely find a solution to the problem.
From that day on, Zhao Ying and I began to work harder to communicate and understand each other. Together, we set up a family budget and arranged our expenses wisely to ensure that we had extra money for my mother-in-law every month. At the same time, I also pay more attention to Scarlett's education and growth, and strive to give her a warm and harmonious family environment.
Although our lives are still not affluent, the atmosphere at home has gradually become more relaxed and harmonious. I know that all this is inseparable from communication and understanding between us. As long as we are willing to work hard for our families, we will be able to overcome this difficult time and usher in a better future.