Ms. Vo Ngoc Bich Tram (40 years old, office worker in Ho Chi Minh City) attracted attention when talking about two past relationships. The first love lasting many years was once determined by her to be aimed at marriage. However, a family upheaval on the groom's side caused the two sides to have misunderstandings and lose faith.
After nearly a decade of withdrawing, she entered a second relationship with a man nearly 10 years older, who had a broken marriage and had a riêng child. This experience made her realize that she did not want to become a "surplus person in her own home". The decision to stop shows the soberness of a woman who puts respect first.
On the groom's side, Mr. Huynh Quang Minh (42 years old, tourist driver, coffee business owner in Ho Chi Minh City) shared a divorce story that was once a big shock. After 7 years of love and marriage in 2012, he spent most of his time on work to take care of the family economy. However, working more than ten hours a day made the marital gap increasing. When his child was only 15 months old, he suddenly received a unilateral divorce petition from the court. Looking back, he believes that the lack of care in marriage is a big lesson, even though the goal at that time was only to ensure life.
The conversation between the two characters revolves around the core values of marriage: respect, care and honesty. Both agree that the past needs to be put aside to move towards the future, but the foundation of the relationship must be understanding.
The groom's family expresses traditional but open views, affirming that they are not patriarchal and respect the development of women. The bride's family emphasizes that trust and equality are prerequisites for a sustainable family. She says meeting is fate and debt, we should cherish it.
The decisive moment on stage brought surprise when only the groom's family pressed the button. The bride's family did not press the button because they wanted more time to think.
Although not a couple, the two still have respect and goodwill for each other, considering the meeting as a precious predestined relationship.
