I just realized it's after mid-night here and I haven't blogged yet today. So, here goes. :) Today, I want to talk about in-laws. Some people love theirs, some people hate them. Some are great and some are awful. As, I've stated before, I've been married twice. Both times, I was cursed with horrible in-laws.
My first husband's name was Justin. His family consisted of his grandmother and grandfather, his mother, his uncle, and his two sisters. Their names were Susie, KT, Myra, Tracey, Lindsay, & Mariah, respectively. Susie was very sweet and liked me from the beginning, and I her. My opinion though was that she gave into other people way too often. KT on the other hand, I liked okay, but he didn't like me. He was very old-school. He thought a woman's place was in the home and that women should be meek. This is why he and Susie got along so well, and also why he disliked me.
Then there was Myra. This woman didn't like me from day one. Literally. She threatened to beat my ass on more than one occasion. I wasn't very fond of her, either. She thought I wasn't good enough for her son and I thought she should mind her own business. This beef spilled over into my life even after I divorced her son because she questioned the paternity of my son. His uncle Tracey, on the other hand, I really liked. And, he liked me. But, he was the family outcast and tried to like everybody, so I guess he liked me because of that.
Then there were his sisters. I liked both of them-mostly. Lindsay and I got along, usually. But, she wanted him to date her best friend, which led to us arguing quite a bit. Since we've been divorced, though, she and I have gotten along just fine. The few times we've seen each other, that is. As for Mariah, she was only two, so I have nothing negative to say about her. And, luckily, I only had these in-laws for about a year and a half.
My second husband was Billy. My in-laws there were his mom and step-dad, dad and step-mom, two brothers, and several others who I've never met. Their names are Sally, Danny, Steve, Marie, Deano and Scotty, respectively. These in-laws lasted longer than the first set as Billy and I, while separated, are technically still married. And, we will be at six years come December. I have had issues with all of them at some point, although some less than others.
We'll start with Sally. She, again, didn't like me from jump street. But, rather than thinking I wasn't good enough for her son, she was afraid I would try to keep him away from her.. This fear led her to being extremely rude to me almost constantly. She tried to talk him into leaving me on more than one occasion, and told me repeatedly that he had made a mistake in marrying me. She has also questioned the paternity of my children. Needless to say, I think we will both be glad when the divorce is final and we are rid of each other for good. Danny and I, on the other hand, have always gotten along, and I really liked him. We've had a few issues since Billy and I split up, but I expect him to take his son's side, so I don't blame him.
Next are Steve and Marie. I have absolutely nothing good to say about these people. I don't know who likes who less. Them me or me them. I think the hatred is mutual. They have taken every opportunity to try to convince Billy that my children don't matter. They have also tried to get him to divorce me from the beginning, going so far as to have a friend of Marie's seduce him and threaten his life for choosing to stay with me. Their latest antics include calling CPS on me and my children out of spite because they have never been allowed to see them, and never will be.
Lastly, there's Deano and Scotty. Deano and I have mostly gotten along throughout my marriage to Billy. He lived with us for about a year, even. And, even with the problems Billy and I have had, Deano has always stayed neutral. I have to say he is BY FAR the best in-law I have ever had. If they all seemed like family as much as Deano, all in-laws would be super. Scotty and I, have the complete opposite relationship. We are too much alike and butt heads really bad. I think he's funny and admire his dedication, but won't really miss him because of his smart mouth. I think that feeling is mutual, though.
Anyways, so these are the in-laws I have had, and as you can see, I didn't like most of them. And, they didn't like me. Almost makes me scared at the thought that I may have to do it again at some point. Maybe I'll get better ones the next time. I certainly think I'm due. And, some people I know like their in-laws better than their own families. Where are those? Do you have problems with your in-laws? Is it just me? Am I judging this situation too harshly? What are your thoughts? Feel free to leave a comment in the comment section. Thanks. :)
My first husband's name was Justin. His family consisted of his grandmother and grandfather, his mother, his uncle, and his two sisters. Their names were Susie, KT, Myra, Tracey, Lindsay, & Mariah, respectively. Susie was very sweet and liked me from the beginning, and I her. My opinion though was that she gave into other people way too often. KT on the other hand, I liked okay, but he didn't like me. He was very old-school. He thought a woman's place was in the home and that women should be meek. This is why he and Susie got along so well, and also why he disliked me.
Then there was Myra. This woman didn't like me from day one. Literally. She threatened to beat my ass on more than one occasion. I wasn't very fond of her, either. She thought I wasn't good enough for her son and I thought she should mind her own business. This beef spilled over into my life even after I divorced her son because she questioned the paternity of my son. His uncle Tracey, on the other hand, I really liked. And, he liked me. But, he was the family outcast and tried to like everybody, so I guess he liked me because of that.
Then there were his sisters. I liked both of them-mostly. Lindsay and I got along, usually. But, she wanted him to date her best friend, which led to us arguing quite a bit. Since we've been divorced, though, she and I have gotten along just fine. The few times we've seen each other, that is. As for Mariah, she was only two, so I have nothing negative to say about her. And, luckily, I only had these in-laws for about a year and a half.
My second husband was Billy. My in-laws there were his mom and step-dad, dad and step-mom, two brothers, and several others who I've never met. Their names are Sally, Danny, Steve, Marie, Deano and Scotty, respectively. These in-laws lasted longer than the first set as Billy and I, while separated, are technically still married. And, we will be at six years come December. I have had issues with all of them at some point, although some less than others.
We'll start with Sally. She, again, didn't like me from jump street. But, rather than thinking I wasn't good enough for her son, she was afraid I would try to keep him away from her.. This fear led her to being extremely rude to me almost constantly. She tried to talk him into leaving me on more than one occasion, and told me repeatedly that he had made a mistake in marrying me. She has also questioned the paternity of my children. Needless to say, I think we will both be glad when the divorce is final and we are rid of each other for good. Danny and I, on the other hand, have always gotten along, and I really liked him. We've had a few issues since Billy and I split up, but I expect him to take his son's side, so I don't blame him.
Next are Steve and Marie. I have absolutely nothing good to say about these people. I don't know who likes who less. Them me or me them. I think the hatred is mutual. They have taken every opportunity to try to convince Billy that my children don't matter. They have also tried to get him to divorce me from the beginning, going so far as to have a friend of Marie's seduce him and threaten his life for choosing to stay with me. Their latest antics include calling CPS on me and my children out of spite because they have never been allowed to see them, and never will be.
Lastly, there's Deano and Scotty. Deano and I have mostly gotten along throughout my marriage to Billy. He lived with us for about a year, even. And, even with the problems Billy and I have had, Deano has always stayed neutral. I have to say he is BY FAR the best in-law I have ever had. If they all seemed like family as much as Deano, all in-laws would be super. Scotty and I, have the complete opposite relationship. We are too much alike and butt heads really bad. I think he's funny and admire his dedication, but won't really miss him because of his smart mouth. I think that feeling is mutual, though.
Anyways, so these are the in-laws I have had, and as you can see, I didn't like most of them. And, they didn't like me. Almost makes me scared at the thought that I may have to do it again at some point. Maybe I'll get better ones the next time. I certainly think I'm due. And, some people I know like their in-laws better than their own families. Where are those? Do you have problems with your in-laws? Is it just me? Am I judging this situation too harshly? What are your thoughts? Feel free to leave a comment in the comment section. Thanks. :)
Well I personally love my inlaws..well most of the time. If I would have married Josh then I probably would have hated them but I didn't so I really usually get along with my Biggs' inlaws. You on the other hand have just been handed a bad set each time haha.
ReplyDelete