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Camiblair
Just Said Yes November 2022

Scared My Future In-laws Won’t Care.

Camiblair, on April 22, 2021 at 8:04 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 8
Hi. My fiancé and I have been together for 10+ years, since we were 14. We just got engaged! Basically, his parents have never liked me for a multitude of reasons that I’m not 100% sure of because they never say anything they mean. It comes down to my family being significantly less wealthy than theirs, me being on the far opposite side of the political spectrum than they are, and just general dislike of people who...engage in meaningful discussion? Plus a lot of projection and incorrect conclusions that they simply believe are true about me because they make up their version of the truth and never bother to verify it.


I’m terrified to tell them that we are getting married, mostly because I’m afraid that they are not going to care. If they were mad I could let it roll off my back. But them just not having any enthusiasm or excitement for their oldest son’s wedding to his girlfriend who they have known since she was an actual child is what I fear. They’re prone to only mentioning negative things and never showing happiness or joy. When I tell people I’m marrying the love of my life, who I have been dreaming of marrying since I was 14, I want them to be HAPPY for me! Especially if they are my fiancé’s parents! Is that too much to ask? 😩
How do I live like this for the rest of my life? I’ve been anxious of their opinions and criticism since before I could drive and I am so tired of it. I have never once been openly rude, inflammatory, bothersome or uncouth in front of them. They have never even heard me swear. Despite having known me most of my life, they know little about me other than surface-level information because they have never cared to talk about anything meaningful with me. My family loves my fiancé and has considered him family for a long time. I just wish I had 1% of the enthusiasm and warmness from his family as he has from mine. Does anyone have advice on how to deal with this kind of situation? Many thanks ❤️

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Latest activity by Eniale, on April 22, 2021 at 12:47 PM
  • Sarah
    Master September 2019
    Sarah ·
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    So I have a couple pieces of advice. The first is that if they truly don’t like you and have expressed that, you aren’t required to spend time with them, no matter who they are. Couples counseling might be good for you and your FH so that you can learn to set boundaries with his family.


    My second piece of advice is that you can’t change people and it’s not healthy/worth it to constantly worry or try to change others. If they’re never enthusiastic about anything, chances are they won’t be enthusiastic about this either. That’s a them problem. Don’t make it a you problem. If you don’t want to deal with them reacting that way, have your FH tell them by himself. That’s where boundaries will really come in handy.
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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
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    Honestly, they sound awful. I would not allow people, who are clearly judgmental and rude, affect my life like this. If they are not excited or don't care that their son is getting married, that is their problem. You deserve to be excited and celebrate your engagement and upcoming marriage. Don't let them ruin this time for you.

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  • Camiblair
    Just Said Yes November 2022
    Camiblair ·
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    Thank you ❤️ It’s tough to remember that it’s our happiness that matters, but it’s true. It’s so difficult because it’s almost like they want to be close to him without ever acknowledging I exist. It’s just feels wrong.
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  • Camiblair
    Just Said Yes November 2022
    Camiblair ·
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    This is great advice! Thank you ✨
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    Why do you care? Finding people who don't give a damm about you is easy, but why go looking? 🙂 If they have not found the good in you in 10 years, don't give them the power to hurt you now. You have the best of them, their son. People only change if they want to, and if ever they do it will be a while. Enjoy your own happy family, and plan a wedding with the work of your husband, and the enthusiasm and advise of your family. Tell them when something is completed, and set a wall around you , a no hurting zone for you two. Make your own happy marriage, without them.

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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
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    Have you told your feelings about this? Sometimes you have to cut people off and live your lives together without them. Not everyone gets along and it is what it is.

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    VIP January 2019
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    That sounds like an unpleasant situation and that is really unfortunate. Where is your future spouse (FS) in all of this? Does he see the situation the same way you do? Are you two united in how you deal with his parents? If they have never said anything mean to you then I'm curious how you know everything they don't like about you in so much detail. I sure hope your FS isn't passing that along to you, because that would be so unnecessarily hurtful.

    As for this: "When I tell people I’m marrying the love of my life, who I have been dreaming of marrying since I was 14, I want them to be HAPPY for me! Especially if they are my fiancé’s parents! Is that too much to ask?"

    I am sorry to say this, but yes, that IS too much to ask for the simple reason that you can't control other people's emotions. People around here love to say, "all feelings are valid." So that means yours and their feelings are valid. But you can only control your own feelings and actions. So you and your FS will need to decide how to move forward with your wedding, your marriage, and your lives without the overt support of his parents. Accept this reality now, and you will be much more at peace.

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    My in-laws don't like me.

    They don't even acknowledge our wedding anniversary.

    I know exactly why - it's because I'm atheist - and I'm not changing to suit them. Quite frankly, they're awful people whose approval I would never want to have anyway, because it would mean being like them.

    This is why I've never agreed with the "you marry the family, too" crap. Some people's families are just trash, full stop.

    We have very little interaction with his family. We have established distinct boundaries. I have spoken to them I believe twice in seven years (since the blow up about my lack of religion) and he only talks to them when they contact him (usually when they want something from him).

    Let your FH handle telling them he's getting married. If he wants you present, that's fine.

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