heartbroken over in laws

[Anonymous]

I just got divorced and yes it hurts but really I am heartbroken over the loss of my in laws they were more my parents than my own. And I love them and miss them so much.

[Anonymous]

Call them.

My daughter divorced and I'm still friends with her ex's family. We share a grandchild.

[Anonymous]

Give it time and space, and then they may be open to having a relationship with you.

[Anonymous]

Call them. I bet they're missing you to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Call them. I bet they're missing you to.

+1

[Anonymous]

Do you have children? If you do they will certainly want to remain close. If no children, bets are off.

[Anonymous]

OP, obviously a lot of this depends on the circumstances of your divorce, but I agree with the PPs that if you were that close, they are most likely missing you too. Maybe start with a letter or note, telling them that you miss them and would like to stay in touch? This is assuming, of course, that you did not do something blatantly hurtful to them, like cheat on their son.

[Anonymous]

If the divorce was amicable and there wasn't any infidelity or abuse on your part, then give them a couple months to support your ex, then contact them. Maybe a nice note letting them know the positive impact they have had on your life and thanking them for the role they have played would be a good start. Leave the door open for them to respond and want to keep in touch but don't be needy or demanding or whiny.