My wife and I were together for 25 years and I considered her family to be my family too. We all get together several times a year even though my wife is no longer with us. I will always consider them ''family''. But should I still refer to them as my ''in-laws''?
2006-11-24 15:15:40 · 14 answers · asked by bohunk 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I think referring to them as your 'in-laws' is still acceptable. At least until you marry again.
2006-11-24 15:19:11 · answer #1 · answered by sassy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if you are a widower and are nor re-married yet, you would still call them your in-laws.........if you every decide to get married again, your new wife's family would be your in-laws and your deceased wife's family you can refer to them as your 1st wives family or you can also call them your in-laws if you would like. I think it would really depend on your relationship with them...I don't really get along with my husbands family so I think i would just say that they are my husbands family or my childrens grandparents and such........
2006-11-24 23:27:55 · answer #2 · answered by Jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, still call them family. Family comes from the heart and it sounds like you love them very much. I am sure they still consider you their son-in-law. I have a sister-in-law who is remarried and we include her husband in the family also. I think your wire's family would be hurt if you stopped thinking of them as family and stopped calling them your in-laws.
2006-11-24 23:22:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you don't want to refer to them as in-laws, you could just say my wife's family. I would think you could still call them your in-laws though
2006-11-24 23:20:30 · answer #4 · answered by bobbie v 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear of your loss. I wish you love and support. Yes ofcourse you can still refer to them as your" in-laws"if you feel comfortable with that. They are still as much a part of your family as they ever where. Best of luck to you in the future.
2006-11-24 23:25:50 · answer #5 · answered by kazzadanni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Family is family.
2006-11-24 23:57:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your family.
2006-11-24 23:18:37 · answer #7 · answered by B"Quotes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not change how you refer to them, unless you remarry.
It is rather uncomfortable trying to figure things out, isn't it? I'm divorced and took my maiden name back. Am I now a Miss.... or a Mrs.? I prefer Miss.... to put any connections with my ex behind me. But others have insisted that I'm a Mrs.
Well.... Mrs. what? I don't have his last name anymore and how do you se Mrs. with a maiden name?
You think you've got problems?! LOL
I'm sorry for your loss and glad that you remain close to her family. God bless you.
Sue
2006-11-24 23:20:11 · answer #8 · answered by newbiegranny 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your in-laws, you wife's family, Hal and Betty (if those are their names), call them whatever you feel comfortable calling them. Your love for your wife has not died along with her, and they were as much a part of her as you are. God Bless you.
2006-11-24 23:19:07 · answer #9 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after 25 years they are family ... if you consider them family than treat them as such ... and you can say they are your wife's family ... should anyone ask specifically
2006-11-24 23:26:14 · answer #10 · answered by emnari 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋