How can you stop a 60+ Father-Inlaw from "scolding" your 34 year old husband? He treats my hubby like he's still a little kid and my hubby doesn't usually stand up for himself. My FIL puts him down and attacks our family. Demands things. Makes accusations. And tonight he sent an email that took the cake! I was so shocked, I wanted to write back defending my hubby hehe. He is a good guy and doesn't deserve this!
2007-09-03 21:22:49 · 7 answers · asked by micjamms 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
My father in law does the same but, will no longer do it in front of me. I once told my father in law that his son is the product of his parenting and if he is not happy with the way his son acts then look in the mirror as you raised him not me. That hit home and ever since that he has backed off. My husband never stood up for him self either as his attitude was who cares what my dad says so maybe your husband is use to his father acting like this. I have distanced myself from my father in law and only see him when I have to. That is the only thing that keeps me sane I do not do well with drama.
2007-09-05 06:53:32 · answer #1 · answered by Kat G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The relationship between your FIL and his son is none of your business (respectively). Marriage isn't about running people's relationships and treating your spouse like "he's a still a little kid".
"scolding" = signs of possibly coerced disrespect or living an inappropriate lifestyle ..."he he". It is not uncommon or unhealthy for a father and son to relate even via email...what's up? Should your husband be fighting with his father?
You left the subject out of your post.
2007-09-04 07:06:27 · answer #2 · answered by GoodQuestion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You Shouldn't Stop Him... Talk To Your Hubby About It. He Should Be The One Trying To Put A Stop To It.
2007-09-04 04:29:45 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Ello♥Vee♥E♥ says Shut Up, Take Notes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant stop your father in law, its between a father and a son. Hate to break it to ya, but in this thang...you're an outsider....
you CAN constantly remind your hubby that he's a grown-up guy, fully capable of making his own decision, therefore doesnt deserve to be bullied all the time, even by his own father....
2007-09-04 04:39:18 · answer #4 · answered by Duddette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let ur father talk n talk and get cotton put in ur husband ear , and thats all
2007-09-04 07:16:49 · answer #5 · answered by MIla M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your husband won't stand up for himself, it is useless for you to do it for him.
Doc
2007-09-04 04:33:42 · answer #6 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i were u.. i wud defend him... he's ur husband 4gods sake.. no one can talk to him like that.. not even his father...
2007-09-04 06:08:23 · answer #7 · answered by skeptic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋