I Love My Father-in-law More Than My Husband...... -

Relationships are not competitions, but it is easy to compare them when one feels more "peaceful" than the other.

Family is rarely the neat, hierarchical structure we see in movies. It is messy and unpredictable. If you have found a source of wisdom and strength in your father-in-law, cherish it—but use that strength to help fortify the bridge back to your spouse. I love my father-in-law more than my husband......

Marriage involves conflict over finances, chores, and parenting. Your relationship with your father-in-law is usually free of these "transactional" stressors. He might be the person who listens without judging or provides the emotional validation your husband struggles to articulate. The Guilt and the Social Stigma Relationships are not competitions, but it is easy