Family and the Beast
@OpinionatedLady (5965)
United States
June 21, 2010 7:54am CST
OH how I hate Holidays when it comes to my hubby's family. This year when my husband called his father for Father's day he was blasted about how he doesn't have a job yet (he lost his about 2 months ago and has been steadily looking) and that his plans to go back to school are both stupid and a waste of time and how no real father would do that. Now coming from a family where everyone continues schooling when ever at what ever age (my Dad and Uncle are in their 60's and 70"s and are both back in for the fun of it) I have real issue with his calling schooling stupid especially as my husband wants to change trades and at the end of this schooling he will have both a degree and a license in Electrical. As for the not working he has been looking and we are not in trouble money wise as we have savings to last a us a bit and Unemployment. He got hit hard that's all that doesn't make him a bad father. As for our kids they love him all the more as he has been able to things with them for a change and I am sure that when looking back this will be one of their favorite summers with their Dad as he has gone on Girl Scout trips with them, played in the creek several times a week with them, made and are keeping a garden as well as just his being here to help them and play with them. It may be hard for us worrying about our future but they are loving him all the more and I am glad they get this time with him. As for my FIL, i wish he would drop off the face as they say and back off. This why his kids only speak to him when they feel they have to. Sorry to vent but it drives me crazy!
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@celticeagle (189957)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Jun 10
Families always have their issues. I can bet that there are some nice aspects to your FIL's personality. I believe there is good in everybody. (Some you just have to look deeper for.)When you marry a man you take on all the glitches that are there in his family. I would try very hard to over look, ignore and try to put up with his family. Don't make too much out of this. It could be something alot worse. And, I am sure your husband will show his dad in the long run anyway. Hang in there.
@celticeagle (189957)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Jun 10
Wow! He sure is a nasty sort. Too bad you can't have him stricken from the family. That is a bad situation. I am sorry you have to put up with it. Not much you can do. I am glad you have Mylot to vent on. Hehe
@cream97 (29085)
• United States
21 Jun 10
Hi, OpiionatedLady. Your husband's father should not down his own son like that. He reminds me of my father, so critical all of the time. Your fil is mean and nasty. Why can't he just be happy for you both? At least your husband is out there applying himself. He is not lazy and he just does not sit on his behind whenever he feels like it. Your husband is trying and his father should at least give him credit for this.
