It's pretty sad when you like your inlaws more than your own kin

[S&WIowegan]

If you haven't detected any weirdness in your family you probably are ignoring it. I have one brother and a sister I just have to stay away from. I don't want to listen to the stuff they say and think and I certainly don't want to argue.

My mom and dad were very decent people. Mom could make you depressed in 30 minutes or less and dad was way short on interpersonal skills. Maybe that has something to do with my career being people-oriented. Who knows? People are weird if you get to know them.

 

[roundgunner]

My Father in law was a friend, the best Master Chief I ever met (32 Years active duty) Fearless, but a friend to all who would let him be. He became my best friend. He lived thru two wars and was killed by asbestos, go figure. I miss him every day. I love his youngest daughter, but his wife left much to be desired. ;-)

 

[Double-O-Dave]

When I was single, I used to laugh at all the married guys who complained about their in-laws. As I grew older, and I was still single, I started wondering what kind of in-laws I would get when I married. I worried for nothing. My in-laws are great - with very few exceptions. My Mother in-law and Father in-law have treated me with more kindness, patience, and love than I ever received from my own parents. Her two (older) sisters treat me like I'm the baby brother. Until my son was born, I was the spoiled baby boy of the family, and could do no wrong. Now, 17 yrs. later - eh, not so much...but that's okay. Their great kindness and love have meant so much to me, and I am grateful beyond words. God bless them all!

Regards,

Dave

 

[williamlayton]

BOYS AND GIRLS---be real happy you have what you have.
It REALLY could be a lot worse than you think.
I really am thankful for my family--I am lucky that they have not killed me-------yet!
Look at yourownself without rose colored glasses and you will see a worthless human that deserves no respect.
Blessings

 

[LVSteve]

I read threads like this and realize that being an only child wasn't that bad. My folks were ok, but at the age of 14 I sort of isolated myself from both of them when they split up. When they told me they were splitting there were skid marks on my tongue from the words, "About bloody time".

Never met my father in law as he died before I met my wife. Ma-in-law wasn't too bad when she was well, but she could get awfully needy when slightly sick or not the center of attention.