Human interaction relies on mutual understanding and respect. Without respect and empathy, all relationships are like a mirage, fleeting in an instant.
Whether it’s family, friendship, or love, any kind of relationship requires both parties to put in effort to maintain it. Otherwise, blaming oneself for not being sincere is more appropriate than blaming others for being indifferent.
Groom chats on the phone with his male best friend, while the bride waits anxiously for 40 minutes without stepping outside.
The term “male best friend” seemed to emerge at some point. We are more familiar with the concept of female best friends – women who share a close bond, care for each other, confide secrets, and become inseparable friends, thus becoming best friends.
Subsequently, the term “male best friend” appeared, similar to the concept of a female best friend but with a close relationship with a woman due to being male, hence being referred to as a male best friend.
A male best friend is a male friend with a close relationship to a woman, sharing everything with her without being in a romantic relationship. They can confide in each other, have fun together, discuss life matters, provide emotional support, and advice.
Although the parties involved may perceive their relationship as purely friendly, outsiders might view their intimacy as questionable. Recently, a groom became furious due to this.
Marriage marks a significant event in life. Recently, a bride in Zhejiang celebrated her big day, dressed in traditional Chinese bridal attire, ready to wed her boyfriend and embark on their marital journey together.
On the wedding day, the groom, along with his groomsmen and bridesmaids, arrived at the woman’s house with flowers and gifts, prepared to fetch the bride. As the ancients say, there are four joys in life, and the wedding night is one of the major joys.
The groom, filled with joy, arrived at the bride’s house with substantial gifts. At the time, the bride was on the phone, and the groom understood her need to chat with a friend at that critical moment.
So, he and the groomsmen stood behind the bride, waiting for her, all prepared to leave once she finished the call. A simple phone call that could be resolved in a few sentences was unexpectedly prolonged, testing their patience. The bride turned around, chatting and smiling pleasantly on the phone.
As minutes ticked by, the groom grew anxious, holding a bouquet and glancing back at the bride, waiting for her to finish the call. A woman beside him held the gifts, standing behind the bride, awaiting her acknowledgment.
After a long wait with no end to the call in sight, the groom grew impatient. He tapped the bride’s shoulder, displaying his irritation. However, the bride remained unmoved, even gesturing for him to wait a bit longer.
At that point, the groom, having waited for 40 minutes, lost his temper. The bride continued her phone call with her male best friend, completely ignoring the groom’s presence, leaving him embarrassed.
Frustrated, the groom angrily dropped the roses, grabbed the gifts from a bridesmaid, and walked out in a fit of anger, leaving the bewildered bride behind.
Supporting his brother’s reaction, the groom’s brother left alongside him, leaving the stunned bride by herself.
The incident was recorded and circulated on social media, stirring discussions among netizens.
Netizens commented: “A woman with a so-called male best friend should never be married.”
Netizens said: “Leaving was the right decision.”
Netizens remarked: “The man did the right thing. Such women are not worth it.”
Any man would be upset seeing his wife talking to another man for over 40 minutes, not just on their wedding day. Even on normal days, if a woman chats and laughs with another man in front of her boyfriend or husband, how could any man overlook that behavior?
For men, self-respect is crucial. When women act in such a manner, it shows a lack of consideration for a man’s dignity. If she has a male best friend, why engage in romantic relationships? And if she is already in a relationship, what is the need to share intimate moments with the opposite sex?
The presence of a male best friend poses a challenge to existing romantic relationships and marriages. While one can have male and female best friends while single, possessing a close relationship with another when already committed requires discretion.
Self-respect and self-love are fundamental requirements, not only as a form of respect towards the partner but also towards one’s emotions and marriage. In ancient times, men and women maintained a certain distance, not getting too close to the opposite sex, both before and after marriage.
Today, with modern societal norms, friendships between men and women are accepted. However, due to gender differences, navigating the emotional boundaries in such relationships becomes complex.
Moreover, once married, one should not assume that men can easily overlook seeing their beloved partner chatting and laughing with the opposite sex. It can ignite jealousy and insecurity in any man’s heart when they witness such behavior.
If a man sees his woman engaging intimately with another man without any feeling of guilt, it indicates that he doesn’t truly love her. In that case, what use is there in marrying such a man?
Therefore, one should not recklessly challenge a man’s boundaries, as the consequences would only be endured by oneself. Do you agree with this perspective as well?
