Recently, discussions have been sparked across the digital landscape about a matrimonial tussle involving a soon-to-be bride grappling with the controversial issue of her wedding dowry. The contemplative bride-to-be stirred up an insightful conversation detailing a recent family gathering that ended in an unexpected turn of events.
The initial agreement granted by both her family and her soon-to-be spouse’s family was fixed at a dowry of 300,000 baht along with 2 baht of gold. Following a thorough fact-check of its feasibility from her family’s end, her spouse’s family had given their affirmation. However, during their subsequent gathering, her soon-to-be husband invited numerous relatives from diverse provinces to consent to the agreement.
All was going well until they broached the dowry topic. Suddenly, the relatives seemed eager to change the rules of the game. Our resolute bride-to-be stood her ground, staying faithful to the original concord. The funds were to be designated for the future procurement of an automobile, a plan her partner, too, was firmly aligned with for their business venture.
Refusing to back down, she was met with harsh backlash from the group, represented by numerous sarcastic derisions such as, “If you don’t adjust the dowry down, you’ll feel the sting of our words”, or, “We can offer half now and the rest over the next few years”, or even, “What are your intentions with this money – a grandiose wedding or a new house?” and, “Why splurge so much on a wedding?” followed by hostile questions about their responsibility if the amount falls short and implications of waiting for a few years if she insists on the whole amount.
After these harsh exchanges, much to her distress, the relatives departed leaving only her fiancé’s father and two others to deliberate on the much-awaited wedding day. Reassuringly, her fiancé’s father displayed his willingness to proceed ahead with the wedding plans.
The distressing experience left her hurt and disturbed. The disdainful lack of respect for her and her family from her future relatives-in-law was disconcerting. Her partner’s non-interference further dampened her spirit, his advice simply being to avoid confrontations with his relatives. Exasperatingly uncomfortable with this possibility of a future family, she reached out to the online community, seeking advice on resolving the predicament, as per KhaoSod reports.
Online sympathizers rained in their perspectives, advising her not to be overtly troubled by the affair. Their collective wisdom pointed out that as long as her fiancé’s parents were adhering to the agreed upon dowry, she should pay no heed to the comments made by others. As it stood, as the agreement had been made between the parents from both sides, the matter was settled. You will find more of these interesting narratives unfold on Thaiger’s new Facebook page HERE.
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