Being the Right Woman for Mr. Right

[Celeste Modster]

Nurse Wng Rui exemplifies the character of so many women in the world looking for Mr. Right. So many women like Wang Rui, abandon their dreams in the pursuit of a happy marriage and a happy family life.  Reading this article pointed out to me the challenge for individual autonomy and couples in the reform-era in China. Wang Rui and her husband had to collaborate to create the Middle Class famiy that they desired to have. The roles of the Good Husband/Provider and the Good Wife/Caretaker/Teacher are merged with both husband and wife's balanceing of career and family. The contemporary ideals of success in marriage in China's Reform era are reflected in this article. Wang Rui and her husband, as individuals and collectively are addressing the challenges being right for each other in this union while raising the "perfect Child". Their choices merge the old and the new. The choreography will be ongoing!