Xiao Fang and Xiao Ming are a newlywed couple, and they are full of beautiful hopes for the future. Xiao Fang is a lively and cheerful girl, while Xiao Ming is a sunny and positive young man. They met in college, and after several years of love, they finally got married. After getting married, the two rented a small cozy apartment in the city, ready to start a new life.
"Honey, we're finally married!" Xiao Ming hugged Xiao Fang, with a happy smile on his face.
Xiao Fang nodded, her eyes flashing with expectation: "Yes, we have to work hard, and we will definitely be able to live a good life in the future." "
"Don't worry, with me here, I will definitely love you well. Xiao Ming said confidently.
However, Xiaofang's mother-in-law, Mrs. Zhang, has a more traditional family concept. As an older generation, she believes that her wife should fulfill her filial duty and follow her mother-in-law's arrangement. In order to make Xiaofang a virtuous housewife, Mrs. Zhang plans to make some house rules for her.
"Fang Fang is a good boy, but she lacks experience in housework. Mrs. Zhang said to her husband, "I have to set some rules for her and discipline her well." "
The wife nodded in agreement.
Although Xiaofang respects her elders, she also has her own opinions. She hopes that her mother-in-law will be more enlightened and give her more autonomy. Xiaofang is an independent and self-reliant modern woman, and she feels faintly uneasy about her mother-in-law's family rules.
"Obviously, do you think your mother-in-law will set some excessive rules?" One day, Xiaofang complained to her husband.
Xiao Ming hurriedly comforted his wife: "Don't worry, my mother-in-law is very good, she won't embarrass you." "
Despite Xiao Ming's words, Xiao Fang still felt a little apprehensive.
One Sunday morning, Mrs. Zhang summoned Xiao Fang and Xiao Ming to the living room, ready to announce the house rules she had made for Xiao Fang.
Xiaofang secretly prayed, hoping that her mother-in-law's house rules would not be too excessive. As a modern woman, she aspires to have an equal place in marriage.
Xiao Fang couldn't hold back any longer, and she interrupted her mother-in-law's words: "Mother-in-law, I'm sorry, I'm afraid I can't fully abide by these rules." "
Seeing this, Xiao Ming hurriedly persuaded him: "Fangfang, you should also be considerate of your mother-in-law's kindness." We've just gotten married, so don't be so stubborn. "
Xiao Fang shook her head stubbornly: "Obviously, of course I respect my mother-in-law, but her request is too much." I am your wife, not your servant. "
Mrs. Zhang was annoyed by Xiao Fang's rebuttal, she raised her voice and looked sullen: "You kid, why are you so ignorant? I am good for you, but you are so neglectful of your elders!
Xiao Fang was also enraged, and she retorted: "Mother-in-law, your concept is too old! We are no longer a feudal society, and women should also be respected." "
The arguments between the two sides became more and more intense, and neither was willing to budge. Xiao Ming was in a dilemma, seeing his mother and wife accusing each other, the scene was very ten.
"Your unfilial daughter-in-law, it really breaks my heart!" Mrs. Zhang said sadly.
Mrs. Zhang was willing to listen to these modern views, and she rebuked: "Nonsense! You should follow the arrangement of your elders, this is the rule." "
Xiao Fang couldn't bear it anymore, she stood up suddenly, and said solemnly: "Then, maybe we really can't get along." I thought, let's get a divorce!"
Xiao Ming was shocked by Xiao Fang's words, he never expected that a family rule battle would evolve to such a point. He couldn't help but stay there, speechless for a while.
Mrs. Zhang was even more furious, she was so angry that she trembled all over, and her face was pale. She threatened: "Okay, okay, you just want to divorce like that? I'm so blind that I married my son to such a unscrupulous woman as you!"
Xiaofang also glared at her mother-in-law, with mixed feelings in her heart. She originally married into this family with a beautiful vision, but she didn't expect to fall into such a predicament.
For a while, the room was silent, and the atmosphere was very solemn. Xiao Ming went in and out between the two, trying to resolve this impasse, but there was nothing he could do.
Xiao Fang bit her lip and looked firm: "I know your kindness, but I can't bear to be suppressed like this." My mother-in-law's house rules violated my freedom, and I couldn't say yes. "
Mrs. Zhang said coldly: "Okay, you are so willful! Divorce and divorce, but don't want to take a penny from me!"
At this stalemate, Xiao Ming finally made up his mind. He took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Since none of you are willing to give in, then I have only one way. "
Xiao Fang and Mrs. Zhang were both attracted by Xiao Ming's words, and couldn't help but set their eyes on him.
"I decided to leave here with Fangfang and find another way. Xiao Ming continued, "Fangfang is my wife, and I deserve to share her weal and woe. Mother-in-law, there is no need to say much about the friendship between you and my mother and son, but Fangfang is my partner in this life, how can I abandon her?"
Mrs. Zhang was completely shocked by Xiao Ming's decision, she never expected that her only son would abandon his mother for his wife. Seeing Xiao Ming holding Xiao Fang's hand and preparing to leave, Mrs. Zhang suddenly sat helplessly on the sofa, tears streaming out of her eyes.
Xiao Ming sighed, walked to his mother's side, and hugged her gently: "Mom, you have to understand, Fangfang is my wife, and we are a family." If you keep suppressing her, the three of us will not be happy. I love you and I love Fangfang, so we need to respect and tolerate each other. "
Looking at his mother's tearful appearance, Xiao Ming's heart was also shrouded in a kind of helplessness and guilt. He sat down beside his mother, gently took her hand, and said sincerely: "Mom, you have to believe that I will always be your biological son, and no matter what happens, my filial piety to you will never change." "
Mrs. Zhang sobbed and nodded, but she still couldn't let go: "But you want to leave me and abandon me alone for the sake of that daughter-in-law, how can you treat your biological mother like this?"
"Mom, I didn't mean to abandon you. Xiao Ming patiently explained, "Fangfang is my wife, we are a family, and the three of us should love each other and live together in harmony." If you blindly suppress Fangfang, it will be difficult for the three of us to be happy. "
Mrs. Zhang frowned, as if she could not fully understand her son's thoughts. Seeing this, Xiao Ming continued: "Mom, you have to be open-minded, don't always be confined to traditional family concepts. It is no longer a feudal society, men and women are equal, and husbands and wives respect each other like guests, which is the cornerstone of a happy marriage. "
Listening to her son's sincere words, Mrs. Zhang's mood finally eased. She was silent for a moment, sighed, and said, "Perhaps, what you say has a point. I'm an old bone, and I'm really conservative in my thinking. However, you young people cannot completely dismiss the tradition, and there is much to learn from it. "
Xiao Ming saw that his mother's attitude had softened, and hurriedly nodded yes: "What you said is very reasonable, we will definitely humbly learn the excellent spirit of traditional culture." "
Mrs. Zhang continued, "Well, for the sake of your newlyweds, I can first withdraw those excessive family rules. However, Fangfang should also reflect on it and be more considerate and considerate of me, an old man. "
Seeing this, Xiao Fang also hurriedly stepped forward and solemnly bowed to her mother-in-law: "Mother-in-law, I will try my best to correct it, don't worry." "
Seeing that the mother and son finally resolved the conflict, Xiao Ming's heart rippled with relief. He knows that this is just the beginning, and the three of them still have a long way to go, but as long as they understand and respect each other, they will be able to walk out of a happy road.
As a modern woman, Xiaofang pursues equality and does not want to be suppressed by others; Mrs. Zhang, on the other hand, represents the traditional concept, and she hopes that her daughter-in-law will fulfill her filial duties. The two concepts collided in a small family, but in the end, through communication and compromise, a balance was found.
Inclusion is the key to resolving conflicts. Mrs. Zhang learned to be open-minded and tolerant of the independent personality of modern women; Xiaofang also understood the kindness of her elders and learned to be considerate of traditional concepts; And Xiao Ming has become a link between the two, striving to make the mother and son tolerate each other and live in harmony.
As Xiao Ming said, a happy marriage and family are inseparable from the foundation of husband and wife respecting each other as guests and respecting each other as young and old. Only by respecting each other and tolerating each other's differences can we live a happy life in this pluralistic society.
This is actually also a generation gap problem. Mrs. Zhang and Xiaofang belong to different eras, so there will naturally be differences in concepts. Mrs. Zhang adheres to tradition and believes that wives should obey their mother-in-law; Xiaofang, on the other hand, pursues the modern concept of equal marriage.
The generation gap created a communication barrier, and the two sides were at a stalemate for a while. But it was through Xiao Ming's patient persuasion that the mother and son finally opened their hearts and reached a consensus. This reminds us that the contradictions between different generations are not irreconcilable, and the key is to maintain patience and communicate attentively.
Only by being more understanding and tolerant, and less complacent, can the generation gap no longer be the source of family conflicts, but become the crystallization of wisdom passed down from generation to generation. Through the exchange and collision between different generations, we can absorb each other's strengths and achieve the sublimation of ideas.
Just like this family, as long as the mother and son have the courage to open their minds and communicate with an open mind, they will definitely find the answer to happiness in each other's tolerance.
In the following days, Xiaofang was very considerate of Mrs. Zhang and took the initiative to take on some housework. Although her mother-in-law did not impose any more rules, Xiaofang knew that this was her filial piety and a kind of respect for her mother-in-law.
"Fangfang, don't push yourself too hard. One day, Mrs. Zhang looked at Xiaofang busy going in and out, and couldn't help but say, "You young people should accompany each other more, and it is only right to be affectionate." "
Xiaofang smiled and said, "Mother-in-law, don't worry, I should do these things." If you can be enlightened, we should be filial to you. "
Mrs. Zhang nodded, a look of relief on her face. She secretly made up her mind in her heart that in the future, she must try to change her conservative thinking, communicate more with the young couple, and be considerate of their thoughts.
And Xiao Ming and Xiao Fang, after this conflict, cherish each other's company even more. They often walk in the park arm in arm, talking and laughing. Occasionally, Ming would surprise Fang, such as buying her favorite roses or asking her to dinner at a tavern in the city.
"My dear, we will love each other forever. Xiao Ming put his arms around his wife and landed a light kiss on her forehead.
Xiao Fang smiled shyly, nodded and said, "Well, we will." As long as you and I are of the same heart, nothing can stop our happiness. "
Looking at his wife's happy smile, Xiao Ming's heart warmed. He knew that as long as they managed this marriage with their hearts, they would be able to reap the sweet fruits.
Every weekend, Xiao Ming will take his wife back to her parents' house to accompany his parents. The family is happy, young and orderly.
Xiaofang always tried her best to serve her parents-in-law, and Mrs. Zhang also learned to be more open-minded and tolerant. Sometimes, she even cooks for the family and prepares a delicious home-cooked meal for the family. And Xiao Ming's father, although he usually doesn't talk much, looks at the love of his son and daughter-in-law, and his face is often filled with a smile of satisfaction.
In this way, the family is happy and happy, and lives a happy life in mutual understanding and care. They used practical actions to explain what it means to be a big family that loves each other and is orderly.
Looking forward to the future, Xiao Ming and Xiao Fang are full of confidence in their married life. They firmly believe that as long as they insist on respecting each other, tolerating each other's differences, and managing this marriage with love, they will be able to reap lasting happiness.
And Mrs. Zhang also completely let go of the paranoid and conservative thoughts in her heart after this contradiction. She began to humbly learn modern family concepts and strive to become a good mother-in-law and mother who kept pace with the times.
I believe that in the years to come, their family will become more harmonious and happier. Xiao Ming and Xiao Fang will work hard in their careers, and Mrs. Zhang and his wife will give them the support and care they deserve. In this way, it will be passed down from generation to generation, and their extended family will surely become a model of harmony and happiness.
As Xiao Ming said, as long as we are considerate and respectful of each other, we will definitely be able to walk out of a happy road. This is not only the wish of their family, but also the ultimate goal that every family should pursue. Let's look forward to resolving differences with love and understanding, warming each other's hearts with tolerance and tolerance, and working together to create more happy and harmonious families!