June 12, 2016 at 5:21 pm

Once married, I believe that the couple’s priority is themselves and their future and their family should only be there to support them and guide them. But there are times, when family gets in the way. They meddle with almost everything and they sometimes would even try to break the couple apart. Sad as it may seem, it’s the reality.

If one in-law is against the Union, they always find ways to get in between the couple and say things that aren’t helpful, or not good in general.

Why is it difficult for most parents to accept the person their children choose? The reason for most may be obvious, but what about for those parents who simply don’t want the person their son or daughter chose because of personal, selfish reasons?

June 12, 2016 at 5:45 pm

That is a real problem for many couples. I believe the husband/wife is more important if he/she is the right person for you. Your family should at least respect your choice, even if they don’t like it.

June 13, 2016 at 6:51 am

I think as a parent it is just hard to let go of your children and no one that they choose to be with are ever going to live up to their expectations. I think that they still want to protect their children from being hurt by the other person. It is just natural I think for parents especially mothers to behave this way.

June 13, 2016 at 9:26 am

Since I don’t have a husband obviously. I will change the scenario. I will choose my family over my wife. I can find other women out there and choose my family is the best thing to do. I may sound selfish or irrational, but the family is only one in this world.

June 13, 2016 at 9:33 am

I am fortunate that I’ve never had to worry about meddling in-laws. My in-laws were my best friends, aside from my husband. For me, there is no choice to be made. My parents raised me, but I’ve long made my own choices. They generally respect them, but if they didn’t I would choose my husband.

June 27, 2016 at 6:48 pm

When people get married it is supposed to be about two people not a whole clan or extended family. Anyway for me i would stick with my hubby at any given time because this is the person that i am living with if there is any problem that may  arise he is the person that will be there to help me first hand he is my confidant so if anything is to be done we are the ones to discuss the way forward. anyone who is married should know that your husband or wife is your first choice everything else comes after.