Worried about relationship between my inlaws house & parents house

Hi All,

I am born & brought up in b’lore. I stayed with my parents, younger sis & bro. We are all very silent & reserved kind. They got me married to my hubby, it is a joint family of about 15 people in b’lore. We usually have functions at home very frequently and my dad doest not like to attend functions. And by seeing them, I can understand they will be uncomfortable at my inlaws house. So, even I dont want to force them. Because of this even my ubby has stopped coming to my parents house. I have tried to explain him in all possible ways. I even cried to make him understand. He never stops me from going there. But I am afraid, later when I have a kid, I may have to face problems. 1 thing I am worried is, if he does not come, the relationship may get weaker. He says we cant keep it strong only if he goes there, but even they shud come to our house when ever we invite. I donno what to do.

I am going mad over this issue. Cud anyone please tell me whether it is -

  • My father’s problem as he dont attend all functions?
  • My hubby’s problem?
  • Or am I taking very simple issue very seriously?

Please tell me what I should do?

Regards, :(

Answer #1

Are you actually officially married at 13? Well, it’s going to be a long time until your body is ready for a child, so I don’t think you should worry about that so soon.

I don’t understand why your parents would match you with a guy with parents that they’re not comfortable being with. However, I think your Dad just doesn’t like being around a lot of people - it might seem like too much hassle for him and he’s not the type of person who likes to entertain guests. If he were to have small meetings with just a couple of your husband’s relatives or parents, I don’t think your Dad will mind, and he will be treated as a guest in their house, so he doesn’t have to worry about entertaining anyone.

If you really want your relationship to work, you have to find out who is uncomfortable with what, and try to come up with compromises. I know it’s hard being in a relationship and your parents are involved, but since you are still young, you need your family to get by.

Talk to your dad and see what really bothers him. Tell him that he should go around your hubby’s house with your mother a few times at least, if only just for a quick visit. That’s a compromise that he can probably make. Talk to your boyfriend and come up with compromises with him too.

Answer #2

Backbyter, thanks for helping me.

Mystery wolf, thank you so much. I think I should talk to my dad and I think it’ll work. Hey, I want to clarify 1 thing, I am 26 now and I got married when I was 22 :)

Thank you all for a helping hand

Answer #3

I feel the real problem is you are stressed heavily !!

Just chill sit down and think logically, its ok that your family memebers are sort of reserve kind and u got married into a joint family which is always full house. So your reserve family members would definitely not like it n come on you dont have to cry make othres understand, do one go out on an evening with your hubby and just share your problem and discuss with.

I am sure he wud understand your trouble and 2gather you can work out a solution, do the same with your parents as well, dont worry things will fall in place. I hope this will give you some clarity in your thoughts. Please feel free to ask if you r still confused.

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