2007-09-12 03:12:09 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Yes, it can. You're not married to the mother or the sister-in-law...you're married to your spouse!
2007-09-12 03:14:46 · answer #1 · answered by Royalhinney 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A marriage depends on the husband and wife working together on the relationship. A marriage based on love, where each person in the marriage puts their spouse's interests and feelings ahead of their own will be a successful marriage regardless of external influences.
External forces can impact the relationship but only if one of the parties allows this.
If the problems with the mother and sister-in-law create problems with your spouse, then there will be problems in the marriage.
2007-09-12 10:23:41 · answer #2 · answered by TheTaxee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol. My gf's family is the worst you'd ever meet. We aren't even married and her mother calls me her son-in-law! It soo freaking annoying because she shouldn't play like that. Her sisters on the other hand, well I could be here forever talking about them. My gf says their family, all the girls & her mom have a close relationship - sexual wise. So they tell all! I've even told the sister off and asked if my gf has even told that I have a big dkkkk. It's all immaturity and it's unfortanate that her mother has molded her daughters into such a f8cked up way.
My advice, refrain from her family if at all possible. This is not your fault the way her family is and you just need to keep a distance, far away from them. I'm counting the days until we can move at least 30-45 minutes away from her family so we can live own lifes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That will be the day....
2007-09-12 10:22:12 · answer #3 · answered by Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will. If you and your partner stay strong together and always communicate with one another. Your marriage is not based on the family, it is based on your love for each other. It will be hard if the mother and sister-in-law will start to inter fearing in your marriage however, if you both stay strong together against what they want, than they will eventually stop because they see that there is nothing that they can do to change the way things will be with you two. I wish you good luck and strength
2007-09-12 10:18:33 · answer #4 · answered by dimond703 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a matter of how involved they are with your spouse and your daily lives. If they live some distance away and don't call or visit often, you may be able to survive the difficult times. If they are in your life, and marriage, on a daily basis and try to drive a wedge between you and your spouse, you are going to have difficulty in maintaining a relationship. It will eventually wear on both of you.
2007-09-12 10:21:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, living proof. I have been married for 15 years to a man who's sister hates me and I think his mother up until recently would just loved for our marriage to split. One thing, make sure your man stands up for you. Don't take anything from them, love them and pray for them it is the only thing that works. Their approval of you isn't what matters it is the relationship between the 2 of you now.
2007-09-12 10:22:10 · answer #6 · answered by sherri s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The relationship with the mother and sister-in-law has nothing to do with the relationship with the spouse.
Just be adult about it when you do meet through family functions. And definitely make sure that your spouse understands your thoughts and feelings.
You can't control other people, only yourself.
2007-09-12 10:18:33 · answer #7 · answered by Vitiran 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure it can, if it's strong. Are you married to your spouse, or your mother or sister-in-law? Don't let other people, including friends and family, dictate the strength or happiness of your marriage.
2007-09-12 10:19:14 · answer #8 · answered by Sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You aren't marrying them, are you?
Just act like a lady, be dignified and treat others as you wish to be treated.
We can't like or get along with everyone. You don't have to be involved with them if you don't want to, as well.
Set personal boundaries with them -- if you dont' know how, just do a yahoo search on SETTING PERSONAL BOUNDARIES... very helpful information on the web...and you might find a lot of good help and advice.
take care of YOU -- that is the most important thing to do.
2007-09-12 10:16:46 · answer #9 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course it can. Depends on the reason they don't like you of course but usually its not something you did. Your spouse needs to understand that they don't want to associate with you so you dont get the spouse upset for not wanting to do things with them when they treat you badly. If its something you can basically fake for holidays to get them to behave then do it of course for the sake of family but don't hang around them unnecessarily. Good luck its not easy but 100% do able.
2007-09-12 10:21:26 · answer #10 · answered by sharonsmineonly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋