Goodwill or Ill-Will

GOODWILL OR ILL-WILL A father should either refrain from excessive affection towards his daughter or, at the very least, ensure that he conveys to her that they conditioned her at home on unnatural lines and that the natural way forward entails adapting to the norms of her in-laws’ home. A father made arrangements for his daughter’s marriage in a distant place. Throughout her upbringing, the daughter was never required to perform any chores. Her parents consistently prioritized her happiness, shielding her from any hardships. However, the father understood the situation would be different in her in-laws’ home. As he bid his daughter farewell, he cautioned, “Wherever you go, it will be a new world for you. Do not anticipate the same comfort level in your in-laws’ home as you experienced here in your maternal home.” From the father’s perspective, this advice was offered under the guise of goodwill. Yet, in reality, it concealed ill will. In truth, it implied that his daughter would perpetually possess a negative mindset within her in-laws’ home. She would forever feel deprived and harbour the belief that her maternal home was good