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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Dh and I have been together since we were 18. Not rich by DCUM standards but have a HHI of $260k in our early 30s, 2 kids, own a house, and are very happy together.

Unfortunately, I learned that I did not want a husband like my dad and grandpa pretty early on. My parents never yelled or fought in front of us, but my dad overindulged in alcohol any chance it was available (a social binge drinker- never drank alone or at home but still problematic), he was condescending and not very consideration of my mom (went to Vegas with buddies when she was 30 weeks pregnant with twins for example. My grandpa was cold and abusive in every category to my grandma and their kids.

When I met DH, he was so thoughtful and genuine. Our first date as 18yos he planned a hike and a picnic dinner overlooking a cliff at sunset. He held my hand the whole car drive. He would mail me letters and packages even though texting was getting pretty popular (we went to different colleges). The first time I met my FIL, I knew if my DH was anything like him he'd be wonderful. At 18/19, my parents were going through a divorce and my dad had an intense mental health crisis and my FIL lovingly and swiftly scooped me into their family with open arms, provided me with a sense of steadfast love and reliability. He's the emotional one between my in laws and he's just an all around lovely human and AMAZING grandpa to our kids. My DH was so, so lucky with the upbringing he had and I knew that would be his default mode for his own family. It's worked brilliantly so far for 15 years.[/quote]

It is really sweet that you have such a good relationship with your in laws. [/quote]

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