Ever since my daughter-in-law married into our family, I have always tried my best to be a mother-in-law. I did everything I could to take care of her, care for her, and hopefully make her feel warm and happy in this home. However, no matter what I do, my daughter-in-law always seems to be dissatisfied.
Every morning, I wake up early to prepare breakfast, hoping to give my daughter-in-law a great start. However, no matter what kind of breakfast I cooked, she was always able to find a reason to be picky. Sometimes, she would say that my food was too salty, and sometimes that my food was too sweet. I was very confused and didn't know how to satisfy her tastes.
In addition to diet, I also try my best to meet the needs of my daughter-in-law in other aspects. I helped her clean her room and do her laundry, hoping to ease her burden. However, every time I did these things, she was always able to find some problems. Sometimes, she'll say that I didn't clean the room the way she did, and sometimes that I didn't wash her favorite clothes. I felt very frustrated and felt like I wasn't good enough at what I did.
I decided to talk to my daughter-in-law in the hope of understanding her thoughts and finding a solution to the problem. One night, I invited her to my room to talk to her. I first expressed my concern and love for her, telling her that I tried my best to be a mother-in-law, but it always seemed to displease her. I asked her what she thought, hoping to find a solution that would satisfy everyone.
My daughter-in-law listened to my words and was silent for a while. She looked at me with understanding and apology in her eyes. She told me that she was unaware of her pickiness and dissatisfaction, which bothered me. She admitted her mistake and said she would correct her attitude.
From that day on, the daughter-in-law began to change her attitude. She learned to be grateful and respectful, and was grateful for my care and attention. Instead of being picky about my cooking, she started to try her hand at cooking, and we shared the joy of cooking. She is also actively involved in family decision-making and discusses family matters with me.
Through this question, I learned an important truth, that is, communication and understanding are the key to solving problems. Only through honest communication can the other person understand your feelings and respect your efforts. Understanding and support between family members is the cornerstone of family harmony, and only mutual respect and tolerance can create a happy family together.
Now, whenever I see my daughter-in-law satisfying her to taste the food I cooked, or actively participating in the family's affairs, I feel extremely gratified. This small change not only made me feel respected and valued, but also made me understand the importance of communication and understanding between family members.