The moonlight is like water, quietly sprinkled on the quiet town. In this place away from the hustle and bustle, Zhao Mei's life seems to be as calm as water, however, recently she has noticed something unusual.
Zhao Mei is 45 years old this year, a gentle and virtuous woman, who is kind to others on weekdays and is deeply loved by her neighbors. However, as the years passed, she gradually felt the looming midlife crisis. In order to retain the tail of youth, she began to experiment with various methods, from makeup to dressing, to strive to look young and fashionable.
But since then, some of her behaviors have quietly changed, and these changes have made the people around her begin to have a subtle view of her.
The first change is her ostentatious behavior. Zhao Mei began to frequently post her life on social networks, whether it was a newly bought brand-name bag, a dining experience in a high-end restaurant, or even a photo with celebrities. At first glance, these behaviors seem to be sharing life, but over time, they give people the suspicion of showing off.
Especially when she casually mentions her luxury goods in some parties, or deliberately shows her superiority, it makes people feel that her behavior is a little cheap. This kind of show-off not only did not add luster to her, but made people feel empty and unconfident inside.
Two
The second act is her overly harsh criticism of young people. Zhao Mei began to criticize the younger generation frequently, whether it was their dress or lifestyle, they became the object of her criticism. She often expresses some dissatisfaction with young people in her circle of friends, and even in some public places, she will mercilessly point out all kinds of wrongs of young people.
This behavior of hers not only makes young people stay away from her, but also embarrasses some of her peers. After all, everyone has been young and has their own choices and pursuits. Zhao Mei's excessive criticism will only make people feel that she lacks tolerance and understanding, and appears narrow-minded.
Three
The last behavior, and the most unacceptable, is that Zhao Mei began to frequently meddle in other people's private affairs. Whether it's a dispute between neighbors or a conflict between friends, she always likes to stand up and express her opinions, and even try to influence other people's decisions.
At first, people thought she was out of concern and kindness, but over time, it turned out that her behavior was actually a sign of control. She tries to satisfy her vanity and presence by meddling in other people's private affairs, but this behavior is extremely uncomfortable.
Especially on some sensitive issues, her interference is even more unacceptable. For example, when one of her friends was in trouble because of family conflicts, instead of giving support and understanding, she pointed fingers and even tried to persuade her friend to solve the problem according to her wishes. This kind of behavior not only does not help solve the problem, but makes the friend feel more painful and helpless.
Four
As time passed, Zhao Mei's behavior gradually aroused the disgust of the people around her. Her ostentatious, harsh, and intrusive behavior not only cost her many friends, but also made her reputation in the town worse.
However, Zhao Mei herself did not realize the seriousness of these problems. She is still immersed in her own world, using various ways to prove her presence and superiority. Until one day, she meets an old friend she hasn't seen for a long time.
This old friend was her confidant when she was younger, and the two used to talk about everything. However, when they met again, Zhao Mei found that there had been an insurmountable gap between them. Her old friend looked at her with disappointment and regret in his eyes.
"Zhao Mei, how did you become like this?" The words of an old friend made Zhao Mei wake up like a dream. She began to reflect on her actions and realized that she had indeed gone so far that she had forgotten her original intention.
Five
Since then, Zhao Mei has been working hard to change herself. She no longer flaunted her material life, but began to pay attention to her inner cultivation and spiritual pursuit. She has learned to listen and understand others, to stop being too harsh on young people, and not to interfere in other people's private affairs.
Over time, her changes gradually gained recognition and respect from those around her. Her friends began to accept her again, and she regained the joy and serenity she had lost for a long time.
In the process, Zhao Mei deeply experienced the complexity of interpersonal relationships. She understands that true happiness does not come from material abundance or the envy of others, but from inner peace and contentment. Only when we learn to respect and understand others can we truly integrate into the world and find our own place.
And in the process, she also gradually let go of those "cheap" behaviors and became a more mature and attractive middle-aged woman. Her story teaches us that no matter how we age, maintaining a humble, inclusive and understanding heart is the key to our happiness.