2024-02-04 03:00:24
A couple from Mainland China who had been together for 8 years were discussing marriage, but they broke up because of the 188,000 yuan (approximately NT$820,000) bride price. (Schematic diagram/PIXABAY)
In traditional customs, before a man marries his bride, he will give the woman a bride price. However, as long as money is involved, everything can go sour, and similar disputes arise one following another. A mainland couple who had been together for eight years talked regarding getting married, but they broke up because of a bride price of 188,000 yuan (approximately NT$820,000). After the news was exposed, it sparked heated discussions.
According to the Chinese media Qianjiang Evening News, a woman surnamed Zhang and a man surnamed Wu dated following meeting in school. Recently, they started talking regarding marriage. Unexpectedly, following they decided to get married, the two had more and more conflicts, especially when they talked regarding 188,000 yuan ( Approximately NT$820,000) engagement fee.
Zhang’s daughter said, “Although our family is not rich, I am the only daughter in the family, so my parents have long told me that they will not accept the 188,000 yuan (approximately NT$820,000). They would add another 100,000 yuan (approximately NT$436,000) to me as a dowry and bring it to my new home, along with a car. What my parents actually cared regarding was the attitude of the groom’s family, but they didn’t expect that their family would even I won’t even give it this attitude.”
Zhang Nu sighed, what chilled her was that when the two families talked regarding the cost of the wedding, her boyfriend would always compare his money, and a person who was originally so gentle would turn into a ferocious face.
Wu Nan said that in fact, the breakup was not only caused by the bride price. The bride price was just the straw that broke the camel’s back. Since the two decided to settle down in Hangzhou, their expenses have continued to increase. “My parents are working class and have worked hard all their lives to save money.” I have already used all my savings to help me pay the down payment for buying a house. Next, I will have to spend a lot of money for the wedding, three gold purchases, and house decoration. If they are asked to take the bride price now, it will be stressful for them. too big.”
Wu Nan admitted that his girlfriend’s family conditions were better than his, so he hoped that the other party would be more considerate. However, the two families broke up following several discussions, which also made him re-examine their relationship.
After the news was exposed, discussions started, and many male netizens shared their opinions, “The bride price is a guarantee for women, so what is the guarantee for men? The bride price given before marriage, together with the dowry, is considered the woman’s pre-marital property even if she can eventually bring it back to her new family. , there is still no sense of security for men. On the one hand, we want equality, and on the other hand, we want a bride price. Should we get married or sell our daughter?”
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