Unregistered Engagement, Husband's Betrayal Revealed After Double Life

A 29-year-old woman from central Vietnam has confessed to a tragedy that unfolded due to her unregistered engagement with her partner of six years, with whom she shares a three-year-old son. She is in deep shock after discovering that her partner had married another woman. According to the woman, her partner had initially promised to hold the wedding ceremony first and then register their marriage once his work stabilized. She believed him, dedicating herself to household chores and childcare, and relying on his remittances from his work in the South. However, one day, she discovered photos of his wedding on social media. This ceremony had taken place over a year ago, and it turned out he had lied to the other woman, claiming to be single and childless. As they were not legally married, the woman confronted her partner about his double life. While he admitted the truth, he explained that he did not love her but was with her because they had gone through difficult times together. He also revealed that his other wife was also deceived. The woman now keenly feels that she had been in a "nameless" relationship for years, without any guarantee for her child's future, and regrets her own gullibility. Currently, the woman has no intention of reconciling with her partner and is considering pursuing legal avenues to secure child support and maintenance for her son. Her focus is on protecting her son's rights and her own future, rather than fighting for a man who betrayed her. This confession raises important questions about marriage and family life in Vietnamese society, and the significance of legal marital status.