Anyone has anything good to say about their inlaws?
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Anonymous
| Nope. |
Anonymous
| I truly lucked out with my in-laws, and I have 2 sets because my DH's parents divorced and each married again and had more kids (3 on one side, 2 on the other). So I have 4 in-laws and they're all truly wonderful. And I'm 14 yrs older than my DH, which I worried once we got serious would be an issue with them, but they've been welcoming from the beginning. DH and I have now been together 26 yrs, the in-laws are aging, but still awesome. |
Anonymous
| My FIL is awesome, and I would much rather spend time with my wife’s family than my own. |
Anonymous
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Mine raised a sweet and thoughtful woman who is now my wife.
Been great involved Grand parents |
Anonymous
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My in-laws are less of a vipers' nest than my family. They have their foibles, tiffs and prejudices. But NOTHING like my own relatives. So I can't complain. |
Anonymous
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Last year my sister in law pulled me aside on a trip and said how sorry and embarrassed she was now— in her thirties and with a partner from a functional family— of how her family treated me particularly in our first few years.
It shows that people can learn to do better, and having the grace to apologize was big. |
Anonymous
| My in-laws are fantastic. They are generous, non judgmental and fun to be with. My oldest daughter and I are heading over to their home today to bake Christmas cookies with my MIL. My FIL is taking a bunch of younger grandchildren to the movies and it was his idea. |
Anonymous
| Absolutely! I really lucked out when it came to in-laws. Last year I went on a mission trip to Africa for a week with my FIL and it was truly special. I can’t imagine being with my own father 24/7! My husband had done a similar trip five years ago with my FIL and he said it was a trip I’d never forget and I won’t. |
Anonymous
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I absolutely adore my MIL (FIL unfortunately passed away before DH and I married). My MIL is one of the most kind, thoughtful people I have ever met - never overbearing, always offering to come help with childcare (and she does an amazing job, is soft and sweet with all the grandkids but can also manage bath, bed, etc.) She texts me to ask about my big work meetings, checks in and send me encouragement on sad days like the anniversary of my moms passing, always has my favorite wine in the fridge, remembers my friends / family and asks about them. She is just the best and is exactly how I want to be as a MIL.
I also adore my husbands siblings and their spouses - a greater variety of personalities of course but I get along with them all. I feel so, so lucky to have married into this family. |
Anonymous
| Hi OP, thank you for asking this question. Thank you for inviting good stories... I think because DCUM is mostly about asking questions and trying to get advice on important quandaries (and trolls, too many trolls), it's not a place to post your "I'm so grateful that..." posts. But this is a really sweet one, and I'm so glad you asked the question. I already answered in a previous post, but I wanted to thank you, so thank you! And wishing you great holidays this season! |
Anonymous
| My MIL is wonderful. We needed childcare help unexpectedly this summer and she dropped everything and came to help for three weeks. I was actually sad when she left! Amazing |
Anonymous
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My in laws are great. They come down to care for kids when I go out of town once or twice a year.
We drop kids off for a week in the summer. They are generous with me and the kids. They keep their comments to themselves. I’m lucky. |
Anonymous
| Mine like the line from When Harry Met Sally. They are high maintenance but think they are low maintenance. |
Anonymous
Married 30 years and feel the same way. |
Anonymous
| NYET |