How do you relate with your In-laws

@kwenge (2487)
Kenya
September 29, 2007 4:37am CST
In any relationship moreso a serius one there must be in-laws. How do you relate with your in-laws? are they good to you, or do they see you as an intruder? Do you have a mother in-law who thinks that you are not the best for his son or daughter? or do you have one who treats you as her own? what kind of in-laws do you have?
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@pkosher (71)
• United States
29 Sep 07
I do not like my in-laws much. My husband is an only child and his mom has never liked anyone he has dated seriously. After they broke up she then became great friends with many of the girls. So, she had a negative opinion of me before we even met. Having said that, she tried to fake it a little bit but at our rehearsal dinner, she threw a big fit, told my mom off for no reason, and threatened to miss the wedding. My husband told her she didn't have to come but that it would still go on regardless. She spent the next 3 weeks sending my husband nasty emails about me and my family. He finally had to tell her off for it and now she acts nice but very fake to me. We also now have a daughter and I know she's nice so that she can see her. I never talk with her on the phone and rarely communicate through email. They live in Florida and we live in Missouri, so we don't see them much. We probably see them once or twice a year and it's very stressful for me. My father-in-law is alright but he doesn't talk much and makes me a little uncomfortable but he's pleasant. Every other guy I'd ever dated seriously had parents who loved me but I had to marry the one whose parents don't like me much. Go figure.
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@kwenge (2487)
• Kenya
1 Oct 07
That one is a typical mother in-law. I always dont understand why they behave that way and yet they are also married to someone's son! or are they revenging whatever thier mother in-laws did to them? They even want to take control over what their sons are wearing and eating. Thank God you live in different states. Now imagine living under the same roof with such a person. You spend sleepless nytes figuring what she is going to do next.
• Philippines
29 Sep 07
Hi kwenge, I'm blessed to have a good in-laws. They were very supportive with us and is always ready to back us up during our hard times. I'm glad I've never experienced that they treat me like an intruder to their family (it will be very frustrating and sad) in fact they were very good to me. They treat me as their daughter too. Don't worry kwenge in time you will got married. I wished you to have good relationship with your in-laws. Good Luck girl and God Bless! :)
• Philippines
1 Oct 07
hi kwenge, that's great! it is really nice that we can get along well with our in-laws. You know they become our parents too and it is really a great thing to have them on our side. You know kwenge i believe that in the success and failures of marriage in-laws has a big part on it. So it's really great to have a good relationship to our in-laws. Thanks girl! And a tossed to a happy life for both of us! :)
• Philippines
3 Oct 07
Thanks a lot kwenge. :)
@kwenge (2487)
• Kenya
3 Oct 07
Sheen, I know your In-laws like you because of who you are - a darling, and they must be very proud of you. Sometimes people treat the way they do because you force them. Show them that u r humble and they will humble themselves, show them that you are a drama queen and they shall create drama in your life.......lol. Congrats Sheen and I wish you all the happiness in your marriage and with your in-laws.
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