Hello, I'm Shu Ya Qingzheng. I'm here to share my thoughts and give you the support you need.
You worked hard to get pregnant and give birth. You deserve to be cared about and recognized by your mother-in-law and to be treated tenderly by your husband. Your mother-in-law should take care of the baby. Your husband should listen to your complaints. You need your husband's support and tolerance.
I hug you again.
The husband doesn't want to hear your complaints about the mother-in-law, and he even takes revenge by helping his parents-in-law with the children. You can't solve the problems through communication, and instead there is a rift between you. You have every right to feel aggrieved and angry.
You can self-reflect on your inner feelings and needs, learn about psychology, and seek help for self-growth. That's great!
Let's start by looking at the problems between you.
The mother-in-law does not take care of the children.
You feel wronged and angry.
The husband's inferiority complex
You have a gap between you.
Your mother-in-law's absence is not something you can force or change. Accept it. Not all mothers-in-law are able or obliged to help their sons raise their grandchildren.
The relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is a classic case of two irreconcilable contradictions. It's likely that your mother-in-law has chosen to distance herself because she sees this. Perhaps she has more responsibilities at her family home due to the conditions there and is not allowed to come out alone. Or maybe she genuinely believes that raising her own children is not a bad thing.
Your husband is unaware of your grievances and anger, but they have become a source of resentment and prejudice within you, which you often bring up.
Your husband feels guilty and inferior about his mother not being able to take care of your wife. He needs to reassure you of your feelings and needs.
You act like a pair of children who have not grown up. You have not yet learned to deal with conflicts in an intimate relationship or your own emotions. You need to seek professional help from a demand consultant to grow up together.
It is important to understand that having children and raising them is a matter for both spouses, and also a matter of your own choice. The growth of a child requires the companionship and love of both parents, and both spouses must work together to shoulder this responsibility.
Once you understand this truth, you will no longer hold a grudge against your mother-in-law in your heart, and your husband will be full of gratitude for your parents' help.
02. The husband-wife relationship is the most important of all family relationships. It is crucial to learn to manage it right now. With mutual understanding, support, attention, and love for each other, all problems can be solved easily.
Learning to communicate well is the first and most important step in maintaining a good relationship.
The author of "The Art of Communication" is clear: to achieve good intimacy and effective communication, you need to adjust yourself, express yourself reasonably, and build a relationship.
This book is divided into three parts to teach us how to navigate relationships.
To improve communication, you must look inward. This means becoming self-aware and understanding your own role, perceptions, and emotions in communication.
When we look outward, we focus on factors related to the other person. This includes verbal and non-verbal communication and listening.
When it comes to relationships, the main focus is on the relationship with the other person, not on their actions. It's time to focus on the relationship, the communication atmosphere, and conflicts, and build on them.
Be aware of your inner feelings and needs. What kind of life do you most care about and want? What kind of intimate relationship do you most want?
This is why self-growth is essential and worthwhile.
At the same time, you must decide whether you value your mother-in-law's help or the respect and recognition she and your husband show your parents most.
We must learn to use an attitude of understanding, sincerity, equality, and respect. We should use more positive and objective language and express our inner feelings and needs to our husbands, asking for their understanding and support.
Reading gives us the ability to think independently, nourish and enrich our hearts, and make us more powerful. It allows us to treat life and relationships with gentleness and tolerance, and enjoy life and the happiness that relationships bring.
You should read some psychology books on personal growth and family relationships.
Read books such as Intimacy: Achieving Soulmates, The Art of Communication, and Perfect Love, Imperfect Relationships.
I love you, the world, and I'm here to help.
Comments
I can totally relate to feeling overwhelmed by family pressures. It's tough when you're trying your best and it feels like no one understands or appreciates what you're going through. Sometimes I think we all need a little more patience and understanding, especially with those we love.
It sounds like there's a lot of hurt and misunderstanding on both sides. Maybe finding a neutral way to talk about these issues could help. Communication is so important, but it has to be done in a way that everyone feels heard and respected.
This situation seems really challenging. It's hard when you feel unsupported, especially as a new mom. Perhaps seeking some outside support, like a counselor, could offer new perspectives and strategies for dealing with these complex family dynamics.
I wonder if setting clear boundaries and expectations with her inlaws might ease some of the tension. It's also important for her to express her needs clearly to her husband, so he understands where she's coming from and why she feels upset.
The cycle of retaliation between families can be so damaging. It's heartbreaking that actions taken out of frustration can lead to such deepseated resentment. Finding a way to break this cycle and approach each other with empathy could be a step towards healing.