For more than 7 years of marriage, I have been the one who shouldered all the financial matters in the house. Because at that time, my wife's job was only average, with a salary of 5-7 million VND. Pitying my wife for having a hard time during pregnancy, being small and weak, I told her to just do that to have an easy time. I took care of all the big and small things in the house, her salary was only enough for her to spend on trivial things.
At that time, my mother-in-law seemed quite proud of me because her daughter had married a good husband who knew how to care for and pamper his wife. I was quite happy because my wife's family always welcomed me warmly. Even though we were not rich, every time we went back to our hometown, they gave us thoughtful gifts.
Loving her daughter, her mother-in-law often gave her money to spend freely. I did not forbid her but also reminded her not to take money from her parents. My wife just laughed because she always considered herself a child, needing her mother's protection.
I never expected my mother-in-law to say such cruel words (Illustration: Getty).
After giving birth to two children, my wife started thinking about quitting her old job and looking for a new one to earn more money. At first, I tried to persuade her, but she told me to let her decide. After working for a few companies without success, she decided to start her own business.
In addition to my savings, my wife's parents also contributed a little. Surprisingly, after more than a year, my wife's business was doing well. I also felt relieved because the economic pressure was reduced.
Since my job got better, my wife has been spending more freely. She also takes care of all the housework. Occasionally, my wife gives my mother money to go to beauty salons or travel. My mother-in-law is very happy.
But in return, my work at that time was quite difficult. Many times I brought work home and complained that I was bored, my wife encouraged me to stay home and do business with her. I did not like to sit still and was afraid of depending on my wife, so I still tried to stick with it.
Last year, the economy was difficult, the company kept owing salaries, finally, as a veteran employee like me, I couldn't take it anymore and decided to quit. At the same time, my parents got sick, and I didn't have money to take care of them in the hospital. I discussed with my wife to give me some money to take care of my parents. I planned to rest for a few months at home to support my wife and then see if there was a good job to go to.
But I didn’t expect that the day I told my mother-in-law that I was unemployed, she would treat me with contempt and disdain. Because her daughter is now rich and financially independent, and I am just a son-in-law who asks for money from her daughter. She also knew that I took my wife’s money to take care of my parents and was not pleased.
I never thought of relying on my wife or asking her for money. My wife herself has today thanks to my support and encouragement. What about her salary of 5-7 million VND for several years? At that time, I remember, my mother-in-law was very enthusiastic with me. Now that my daughter is a little older, why does my mother-in-law change her attitude? Thinking about that, I felt very shocked.
That day, when I went to my wife's house for dinner, she said something sarcastic that made me want to stand up and leave immediately: "Other people's children are lucky, they are raised by their husbands, and taken care of every little thing. This child has to work hard to earn money, and also has to deal with a lot of other people...". My mother-in-law's words were referring to me and my parents. I couldn't believe that just because of such a small thing, my mother had already revealed her selfish nature.
The next day, I explained everything to my wife. I also expressed that if my mother-in-law continued to have such an attitude, from now on, I would never return to my wife's house again.
Whether my wife earns money or not, how rich she is, and whether I am unemployed are our business. I have nothing to be ashamed of because all these years, I have been the one supporting this family.
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