My name is Li Mei, I am 25 years old, I live in the city, and I just got married to my boyfriend Xiao Wang. Xiao Wang is a programmer, and although his income is average, he is very good to me. Before I got married, I was very nervous to meet his family, especially his mother, because I had heard that my mother-in-law was very demanding.
Finally, I mustered up the courage and came to Xiao Wang's house to meet my mother-in-law. Standing in front of my mother-in-law's house, I clasped my hands, took a deep breath, and rang the doorbell. The door soon opened, and a middle-aged woman in a gorgeous dress stood at the door, saying with a smile on her face: "Meimei, come in, grandma has been waiting for you for a long time!."”
My mother-in-law warmly beckoned me to sit down on the sofa and brought me fruit. In the process of greetings, she suddenly said: "Meimei, you marry Wang Ming, grandma is too late to be happy, there is a little request, you have to prepare a dowry of 200,000 yuan for grandma." ”
I was stunned and stammered, "This, this, I'll go back and discuss it with my parents." ”
My brain "buzzed", dowry money?200,000?This mother-in-law is too shameless!Xiao Wang and I are free to love and get married, how can anyone else pay the dowry!I held back my anger and thought to myself that I should discuss it with my parents, and I couldn't lose my temper in front of my mother-in-law. I smiled awkwardly and lowered my head and slowly drank the juice. The mother-in-law didn't seem to be embarrassed at all, and watched the TV series by herself.
When I got home, I told my parents what had happened. The father's face turned pale, and he said loudly: "How can you let your daughter-in-law stuff money!."That's a lot of talk!The mother also expressed strong opposition.
I nervously waited for my mother-in-law's reaction, for fear that she would lash out. Unexpectedly, ** was silent on the other end, and after a while, the mother-in-law spoke: "Meimei, you are right, this matter should not be borne by you." However, if you marry Wang Ming, we are a family, and if you don't give money, how can I be happy with you in the future?”
My heart hangs in the air, how can this mother-in-law be so shameless!I took a few deep breaths, tried to calm down, and said, "Mother-in-law, I understand your feelings, but we just got married, and the economy is still very tight, so we really can't help you." Don't embarrass us. After saying that, I quickly hung up** and fell heavily on the sofa with a tired face.
Surprisingly, a few days later, my mother-in-law suddenly called** and said: "Meimei, my mother-in-law is wrong, I shouldn't have made that kind of request before, don't take it to heart." Mother-in-law just expects you to be filial, and don't mention money. ”
I was surprised and asked, "Mother-in-law, why did you suddenly change your mind?"”
The mother-in-law smiled and said, "I shouldn't embarrass you, after all, we've only known each other for a long time." Money is nothing, your relationship is the most important thing. ”
I was amazed. Why did the originally arrogant mother-in-law suddenly become so reasonable?Could it be that she figured it out with just one call?This transformation is incredible. At first, I was a little suspicious that she had other plans.
But my mother-in-law's next performance was beyond my expectations. She no longer mentions money, and Xiao Wang and me are getting closer and closer.
Once I took the initiative to talk to my mother-in-law about this, and she said to me with red eyes: "I wanted to help my son save some money, but the more I helped, it broke your heart." I'm so sorry, Meimei. ”
I couldn't help but reddened my eyes, thinking that sure enough, the old people are all the same, and they can do anything for the sake of their children. I should put myself in my mother-in-law's shoes, not just focus on her mistakes. No one is perfect, and I have to learn to tolerate my mother-in-law's hard wounds, rather than go toe-to-toe with her.
Since then, I have become much closer to my mother-in-law, and I will often chat with her. The mother-in-law also gradually became talkative, like a warm elder.
One day, my mother-in-law suddenly talked about her desire to travel. After hearing this, I immediately said: "Mother-in-law, you can go to ** play if you want, and Xiao Wang and I will accompany you." ”
The mother-in-law said happily: "I heard that the mountains and rivers in Guilin are very beautiful, and I want to go and see them." But the ticket is expensive, so forget it. ”
I immediately said, "Mother-in-law, you can rest assured to play, we will pay for the air ticket!."”
The mother-in-law repeatedly excused herself: "This fee is too high, I'm joking, I don't need you to pay." ”
I insisted, "It's important that you're happy!".Don't worry about money. ”
So, we accompanied my mother-in-law to Guilin and stayed in a resort with beautiful mountains and rivers. Seeing my mother-in-law smiling in the sun, Xiao Wang and I were very pleased.
In the evening, the three of us sat on the terrace of the resort and chatted. The mother-in-law said with emotion: "She Mei, thank you for taking care of me all the way, I am really happy." ”
Xiao Wang held her mother-in-law's hand and said, "It's good if you're happy, this is what we should do." ”
I was also moved to say, "When you and we grow up, I will always be with you." ”
The mother-in-law had tears in her eyes and said earnestly: "The greatest happiness in my life is to have such filial children as you. Others say that the relationship between my mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is complicated, but She Mei and I are like relatives. I'm really old, and I just want you to be healthy and happy every day. ”
I also had red circles in my eyes and whispered, "Mother-in-law, I also hope that you are in good health, we are always by your side." I really let go of the incident you mentioned. Our family should be harmonious and beautiful. ”
The mother-in-law nodded and smiled sweetly, her eyes revealing relief and relief. I know very well that there are many encounters in life, and it is not easy for my mother-in-law and I to turn over this experience. From now on, we will cherish this hard-won relationship, and even if we meet ignorant relatives, we must remain tolerant.
After that, my relationship with my mother-in-law became closer and closer. We will often talk to each other, chat about the current situation, chatter about family life, and my mother-in-law will also ask me and Xiao Wang from time to time what we have been busy with recently. I would also take the initiative to invite my mother-in-law to our house to prepare dinner together and talk while eating.