Having a deep love and then being betrayed, Ms. X (48 years old, a trader in Bien Hoa, Dong Nai) did not expect that one day she would become the sister-in-law of her ex-lover. Living together under a roof, getting married while her husband was abroad, being hated by her mother-in-law, she spent stormy years to maintain happiness and foster a complete home.
Appearing on the show The Third Person, Ms. X shared a story that seemed to only exist in the film. Before getting married to her current husband, she had a deep love affair with her husband's younger brother. The two broke up when she discovered her boyfriend was having an affair. A while later, she met and fell in love with his brother - who later became her husband.
"The day he introduced me, I was surprised to discover that his younger brother was my ex-lover. At that time, I was confused, and my mother-in-law strongly objected. She said: " Two brothers in love with the same girl, why be so short of one". I used to want to stop, but thanks to his perseverance, I decided to move forward, she recalled.
When she was 20, she got married. Before she could enjoy her happiness, her husband exported her to work abroad, allowing her to stay with her husband's family. Both pregnant and a daughter-in-law, she had to endure the strictness of her mother-in-law. "One day I was laundrying, my mother-in-law invited me to come over for dinner. When I finish work, I only have left some leftovers. I felt sorry for myself but still endured it, she choked up.
The bigger difficulty was living in the same house with her ex-lover - her husband's younger brother. She always keeps her mind, avoiding any misunderstandings: I told myself to live a transparent life, stand upright so that no one can say anything. Although he does not push the limit, he often speaks sarcastically, as if he wants to torment me because of the past.
Dr. To Nhi A, the host, expressed his admiration when listening to Ms. X recount her three years of living alone with her husband's family. "In times of sadness, I can only look at my son to try. My biological mother and husband always encourage me to be more steadfast, Ms. X shared.
Three years later, her husband returned, bought a house, and took his wife and children to live separately. The relationship with her mother-in-law gradually changed, she loved her grandchild and was less prejudiced. "Thanks to patience and patience, I have the sweet fruit today," she said proudly.
From her story, Ms. X advised the young girls: "When I was a daughter-in-law, everyone had shortcomings. Be patient, gentle and hardworking, and you will be recognized. She also shared that if she became a mother-in-law in the future, she would trust and support her daughter-in-law: "If my son had convinced her, it would have been enough love. I have to trust and open my heart.
Ms. X's story is not only about the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, but also the courage of a woman who knows how to live a transparent, steadfast and complete life with her choices. After nearly three decades as a daughter-in-law, what she has received is the "sweet fruit" of Forgiveness and patience.
