Well, I’m the last one to give family advice, but love and respect a daughter-in-law and allow her to be herself. Honor the household rules she sets. Never ask your son to choose between you and her... no matter who he chooses, you will be the loser. Embrace her family and tell her when you like what she’s doing. And pray for her.
Do all that and your son will love you even more for it.
Agreed. Now to convince my wife.
-SB
I like your advice. Having recently acquired a DIL this is what I have tried to do so that my son never has to feel conflicted between her and me.
Her family and mine have known each other since 1996. She and my daughter were classmates. Her mother and I served on the PTA together for 7 years. Both her parents and I volunteered for the same city program for several more years. We know them well and like them very much.
We are fortunate to have this history. I recently found some pictures of her and my daughter at different ages. I always remember though that she is his wife, the mother of their child and the keeper of the household.
I am there when needed, to offer advice, watch the little guy or even help around the house, but it is their house and their family and I don’t interfere.
Never ask your son to choose between you and her... no matter who he chooses, you will be the loser.
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I’ve often had to remind family members that we are not the ones kissing the in-laws on the mouth.
My kids love their spouses and I remind every one that we don’t have in-laws in our family, I have gained new sons and daughters ( goes for extended family as well).
WWG1WGA!