Is it proper for me to talk to my Father-in-law?
By cream97
@cream97 (29087)
United States
April 18, 2008 8:15am CST
I really like my Father-in-law. He enjoys being around me, but sometimes when he comes to my house, I don't always feel like talking. There are times when I will talk to him a little longer than usual. When he comes over, he will joke with me and ask me what's cooking. Or something differently. In the evenings, I usually, get really tired, and when I am tired I may appear to look mean or have a grouchy attitude. I try my best not to show it, but it is there. I also have a big job to do as far as taking care of the house and my 3 kids. So, sometimes, I don't want to talk at all. Do I keep on frontin with my father-in-law or just be frank and tell him, that I don't feel like talking. What is the best way to react to this without being mean and rude?
3 responses
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
19 Apr 08
Hello cream. My father is talkative. Whenever I go back home, my father talks a lot to me about his old happy days and I am always patient to listen to him without bothering him from talking because I know that my father likes to talk about those old things and I am used to listen to him talking about it as I seldom have a chance to go home. I think it my duty to be a good listener of my father and my mother as well. In fact, I like to listen to them since we do not always have a chance to see each other. This is only my own experience to share with you. hehe. I am sure that you will find a better way yourself or mine could be of some help to you. Thanks.
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@meetinspring (98)
• China
18 Apr 08
hello cream97!
I really appreciate you having such a sweet relationship with your Father-in-law. What about you asking him for giving you a tiny help for something and tell him you're so tired for having done so many things and you'll be appreciate if he could help you. I think he would be very pleased to be helpful and realize how you feel.
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@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
18 Apr 08
You should be honest with your FIL. There is no reason not to be honest. If you are tired, I am sure he will understand. Heck, he may even offer to help out.
