U p to what point you're suppose to respect your in laws?

Answer 1

As long as they keep a "physical and mental" distance from me, I'm fine. They only have to be loving and caring to my hubby and kids and don't interfer with my decisions!

Answer 2

I have never really had to deal too much with any in-laws. I have been married two times and have always lived in different states from my parents and the in-laws. My second husband and I had lived with his mother when we were first married and if I had to live with the woman much longer I could have killed her. She had treated her son like he was 3 years old. How can I have respect for a woman who treats someone like a child? Thank God we did finally move to a different state.

Answer 3

only as much as you would respect your neighbor. once you are grown and gone, it has to be a two way street. just because you are a mother or father, doesn't mean that you get to have your way at all times and everything has to be done the way you want.

my mother had this though process. she felt because she was my mother she could insult me at every turn despite the fact that i moved out year prior, had children, paid my own bills and my own rent. she felt she was entitled to show up at all hours, insult the man i was with, and then tell me how to raise my children. i got rid of her real quick. in laws should be treated with the same respect as they give you. i can't stand parents that feel the need to control their offspring past the point of 18 years old.

Answer 4

Hi up to the point where they step over the line then all respect goes out the window...hate interfering in-laws they are the scourge of all marriages LOL ♥

Answer 5

Your inlaws are the parents/family of your husbands. They deserve respect. Just that respect, not submission. You and your husband married therefore combining to be one, two minds to be able to discuss one issue(ethical,moral,financial, house rules etc).You two can decide what is acceptable levels of input into your life from each set of inlaws, that each one of you abides by, for the others benefit. It must be fair, both sets of parents are important, but limits a ok. Good Luck

Answer 6

Need more details. You should respect them but that does not mean that you have to take crap from them or let them treat you badly. Stand up for yourself if you have to and do not take what you do not want. Respect is a two way street.

Answer 7

You should treat your in-laws just as you'd like your husband to treat your family. Respect is basic here!

You and your spouse should set rules from the beginning. (For example, no one can come over unannounced or uninvited. That applies for both families.) You have to talk things over and be honest about things that bother you, too.
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Many couples have problems with their in-laws because every family is different.

What is OK or "normal" behaviour in one person's family may be seen as "weird" or "not OK" by his or her spouse...and that's when the trouble starts! (For example, if your uncle Earnie gets drunk and passes out, is that considered normal or funny in your family? Maybe you can laugh about it, but your spouse will be scandalized if he didn't see this kind of thing happening in his family...See?)

You have to set limits- and act as a team. Good luck.

Answer 8

Yes, you should try to respect your in laws. Just don't think they can run your life.

Answer 9

I have this general guideline I use for myself and my inlaws....they can mess with me all they want, but when they mess with my family, my kids, or my hubby....they've crossed the line.

If my MIL says something rude to me, I let her...to a point. When she yells at my kids, I pack up and GO.

That's just me though, I grew up with an evil grandmother who treated my mother like dirt and promised I would never allow that to happen to my kids.

Good luck

Answer 10

You should always have respect for your in-laws even if you don't care for them.