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Should I let go of my good but poor boyfriend?

Should I let go of my good but poor boyfriend?

While I don’t yearn for a wealthy lifestyle, I find myself wavering at the thought of a future where my family lacks our own home and is compelled to rent for shelter.
My wife insists that I correct my parents when they say things she finds objectionable

My wife insists that I correct my parents when they say things she finds objectionable

My mother-in-law ceases contact with me after my wedding

My mother-in-law ceases contact with me after my wedding

My father-in-law claims I should have kneeled and begged my husband not to divorce

My father-in-law claims I should have kneeled and begged my husband not to divorce

When I chose to divorce and move out, my father-in-law criticized me, saying a proper wife would kneel and beg her husband not to divorce to keep their children’s parents together, unlike what I did.
June 8, 2024 | 03:27 pm PT
My wife yearns for travel despite our modest means

My wife yearns for travel despite our modest means

Whenever my wife sees a colleague or acquaintance sharing vacation photos on social media, she becomes envious and makes sarcastic comments towards me.
June 9, 2024 | 03:13 pm PT
I feel resentment when asked to attend my mother-in-law’s birthday party

I feel resentment when asked to attend my mother-in-law’s birthday party

While my husband chose not to accompany me for my mother’s birthday, he now expects me and our children to join him for his mother’s celebration.
June 29, 2024 | 12:04 am PT
My husband and in-laws lack respect for me

My husband and in-laws lack respect for me

My husband is neither capable of supporting the family financially nor adept at childcare, and respect from him and his parents has always been absent.
July 2, 2024 | 03:01 pm PT
My wife refuses to take care of my parents

My wife refuses to take care of my parents

My wife contends that since my second sister has resided in my parents’ home for the past years, she, not my wife, should be responsible for their care.
July 3, 2024 | 03:34 pm PT
My in-laws criticize me during my pregnancy

My in-laws criticize me during my pregnancy

During my pregnancy, my in-laws would only inquire about the baby as a mere formality, always coupling their questions with insults.
July 4, 2024 | 03:58 pm PT
My mother-in-law sells the house given to us after my husband’s death

My mother-in-law sells the house given to us after my husband’s death

After my husband died, my mother-in-law sold the house that she and my father-in-law had previously given to us, but only gave me one-third of the proceeds.
July 7, 2024 | 03:52 pm PT
My husband’s income is 4 times higher than he claims

My husband’s income is 4 times higher than he claims

My husband earns VND40 million (US$1,572) per month, yet he claims his monthly salary is only VND10 million.
July 8, 2024 | 08:05 pm PT
I don’t want my in-laws to meet my parents

I don’t want my in-laws to meet my parents

After insulting my parents, my in-laws acted as if nothing had happened and still wish to meet them, but I see no reason for our families to continue interacting.
July 9, 2024 | 03:25 pm PT
I don’t want to live with my wonderful mother-in-law

I don’t want to live with my wonderful mother-in-law

Contrary to many people I know who struggle with their husbands’ mothers, I have a good relationship with my mother-in-law, yet still prefer not to live with her.
July 11, 2024 | 04:13 pm PT
My in-laws demand profit from selling my house

My in-laws demand profit from selling my house

Six years ago, my in-laws bought us an apartment worth over VND2 billion (US$78,647), and now they want a share of the profits since we found a higher-paying buyer.
July 12, 2024 | 09:42 pm PT
My husband uses our joint savings for my in-laws

My husband uses our joint savings for my in-laws

My husband and I are saving to purchase a plot of land next year, but he regularly withdraws money from our savings to assist his parents whenever they need financial help.
July 13, 2024 | 04:27 pm PT
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