China couple divorces and remarries within an hour due to mother’s intervention

A recent incident involving a Chinese husband and wife who divorced, only to remarry less than an hour later following the intervention of the husband’s mother, has caused a stir amongst officials.

The incident took place in the civil affairs office of Huanzhou in the Hubei province of China. The couple arrived at the office to file for divorce, with a clear display of unhappiness. They presented the necessary paperwork to the officials without hesitation. Shortly after receiving their divorce certificate, the ex-spouses returned to the office, but this time the husband appeared visibly distressed due to his mother’s stern reprimand.

The mother, who adored and highly favoured her daughter-in-law, firmly stated that she would only accept this woman as her daughter-in-law. She even asserted that her son needed to seek her permission should he wish to divorce.

The spectacle left the officials amused yet envious of the young woman, as not all women are fortunate enough to have such a supportive mother-in-law. Soon after, the necessary paperwork was processed, reinstating the couple’s marital status.

As for the underlying cause of their temporary split, the couple had been friends since high school and shared a deep affection for each other. However, their feelings were kept hidden until they attended the same university, where the male bravely pursued her and won her over with his sincerity.

After graduation, they married and she became pregnant shortly after. However, post-marriage, the husband’s attention towards her waned, leading to frequent arguments and near divorce on several occasions. The mother-in-law, aware of the situation, often provided guidance, reported KhaoSod.

The wife, despite the constant quarrels with her husband, cared for her mother-in-law deeply, resulting in a strong bond between them. Upon learning that her beloved son had taken her daughter-in-law for a divorce, the mother-in-law hastily rushed to the civil affairs office and reprimanded her son, leading to their prompt remarriage.