What do you do if your partner does not get along well with your folks?

United States
December 1, 2008 2:25pm CST
Hi, My husband does not speak or get along well with my parents/siblings and relatives.. My folks are worried about it.. My hubby doesnt even care even if i feel offended because of this... Does your spouse get along with your parents well? Share with me your experiences and also leave your suggestions...
2 responses
@JoeBrat (77)
• United States
1 Dec 08
I personally always got along with girlfriends families but usually there are some people you just can't get along with. There could be many reasons why your husband doesn't get along with your family. As men we don't naturally like to be out done, or out preformed. We are a very competitive species so to speak. Sometimes it can be a clash of personalities, or a means to keep control over you, or as simple as not really a family oriented person. Not sure if you ever really discussed this issue with your husband but you might try really focusing on talking to him about it. Don't let him get out of it with a simple I just don't like them or get along with them.
• United States
2 Dec 08
Nice of you to get along with your girl friend's family.. Thanks a ton for your idea.. Yeah I shall try and talk this out to my hubby.. Wish this works out...
• India
4 Nov 09
yes.. my hubby moves friendly with my parents.... I really feel gifted in that angle. You can explain to ur husband how much this sort of behaviour affects ur mind and health. You also should be good and understandable with ur in-laws which might inturn make ur husband behave in the same way. Still if he's not changing ... you can better concentrate ur thoughts on ur interests, instead of correcting him.