I still remember the day when my husband told me that he had decided to bring my mother-in-law to live with us, I had mixed feelings. On the one hand, I understand his filial piety, but on the other hand, I also know that it means that I will have to face more responsibilities and challenges.
My mother-in-law, an elderly woman, felt the pressure from the moment she walked into our home. Her old face was engraved with the marks of time, and there was a deep experience in her eyes, but I also sensed the pickiness in her eyes.
This room is so messy! That's what she said first.
I tried my best to keep smiling, even though I was already a little unhappy. After all, I've done everything I can to clean the room. But in her eyes, it seemed that everything was not good enough.
In the days that followed, the presence of my mother-in-law became an obstacle in my life. No matter what I do, she always finds something unsatisfying. The food was not seasoned properly, the room was not properly furnished, and even what I was dressed caused her to be picky.
It's too indecent to wear it out like this. "She used to rebuke me.
As much as I tried to be patient, such accusations gradually eroded my mind. I began to doubt my abilities and began to feel that my efforts were in vain. But I didn't say it, I just endured it in silence.
But the turn of events happened on an ordinary night. I had just come home from work, and it was already late in the evening. At this time, I heard a voice from the kitchen, it was my mother-in-law's voice, she was preparing dinner.
I went into the kitchen and wanted to help. However, as I got closer, I heard her talking to herself.
How did the son marry a waste, he couldn't even cook a simple meal. ”
At that moment, it was as if I had been hit with a hammer. I froze in place, almost in disbelief for my ears. My respect and patience for her seemed to be completely shattered at this moment.
What did you say? I finally spoke, my voice filled with anger and disappointment.
My mother-in-law looked up and saw me standing there, her expression was slightly stunned, and then she became arrogant again. "Nothing, I just think your cooking skills need to be improved. ”
When I heard this, a flame rose in my heart. "Enough! I shouted, "I've endured your criticism and accusations, but I can't tolerate you being so rude to me!" ”
My mother-in-law's face turned pale, she obviously didn't expect me to fight back so loudly. "How can you talk to me like that! ”
I sneered. "Mom, respect is mutual. If you can't respect me, I won't be polite to you! ”
There was an awkward atmosphere in the kitchen, and the antagonism between us seemed to have reached its peak. But perhaps this is a turning point between us.
Over the next few days, the way we got along with each other changed. My mother-in-law began to realize that her words and actions might have hurt me, and I became more open to her criticism. We began to try to understand each other and try to build a more harmonious relationship.
Gradually, my mother-in-law's attitude towards me also changed. She started to be more accommodating with me and even asked me in the kitchen for advice on some dishes. We began to share the moments of our lives, and the distance between us gradually narrowed.
Time passed, and as I looked back on this experience, I realized that life's challenges are not scary, it's all about how we face and resolve them.
Although the arrival of my mother-in-law has brought some twists and turns to our lives, it has also allowed us to understand each other more deeply and establish a stronger family relationship.
Perhaps, we have all grown a lot in this experience. And this growth is perhaps the most precious gift that life has given us.