At the program "Meeting for Lunch", the meeting story between Thuy Hang (born in 1988, from Ho Chi Minh City) and Huu Hieu (born in 1986, living in Ho Chi Minh City) left many reflections on the journey to find happiness after marital upheavals.
Right from the introduction, the two showed frankness and maturity when talking about themselves. Hieu currently works in the business field, often communicates, loves travel and sports. He admits that his limitations are being quite shy in romantic relationships. Meanwhile, Thuy Hang said that she is sociable, communicates well, likes to exercise, but also openly shared that her cooking ability is "only at the basic level".
When mentioning her desire for a life partner, Thuy Hang said that she prioritizes a man who is not patriarchal, can share housework and knows how to care for his family. Hieu shared his realistic life view, saying that "enough" economy is the most important, because according to him, balance and satisfaction in life are the factors that create long-term happiness.
The conversation gradually went deeper when the two mentioned past marriage experiences. Thuy Hang said that she divorced more than two years after an eight-year marriage and currently has two children. She is directly taking care of her three-year-old son, while her eldest child lives with her father.
Looking back at the past time, Thuy Hang believes that breakup is something no one wants, but when "fate has ended", learning to accept and move forward is necessary for each person to live more positively.
On Hieu's side, he shared that he got married early and has a son who is currently in 11th grade. After the divorce, his child lives with his grandmother, and he maintains the responsibility of providing for and regularly spends time for his child on weekends or holidays. Hieu admits that having a family and children has caused him many barriers when learning about new relationships, but still wants to find someone who can understand and accompany him for a long time.
The noteworthy moment of the program came when both emphasized the role of children in future relationships. Hieu expressed his desire that the woman next to him could love his child, and he was also willing to give affection to the other person's child. The view "not my child, my child, but our child" created a clear empathy between the two characters, and received support from the host.
After removing their masks and directly meeting, Thuy Hang and Hieu gave each other symbolic gifts, showing concern and goodwill. Both said that their initial feelings were quite positive, appreciating the maturity and empathy that the other person brought.
At the end of the program, after the challenge and silence to listen to their own emotions, Thuy Hang and Hieu together pressed the button to choose, officially giving each other dating opportunities outside the framework of the program.
Not noisy or hasty, this decision is seen as a cautious but hopeful start for the two people who have experienced many upheavals in life.
