In law relations I think this is something that is very important to me. I think there is a lot to learn and appreciate about your spouse’s family. I know for my wife for her brother to gain brother in law was a big deal. She only has one brother and she really wanted someone who he could look up to. So, I am grateful that I have been able to be that brother to my brother in law. I think it gives him someone to talk to and to ask questions when he has them.

I also really cherish y family. Me and my siblings as we have gotten married and grown up gave became close. So, I wanted my wife to know I wanted to live close to my family’s o she would have to get along and love my family. Since I knew we would be seeing them often. So, I think she has really cultivated a love for my family. I know she tries to work on having a relationship with each one of my siblings and even their spouses. Since most of my siblings are married.

I thought is quote was interesting from the reading, “It does not take us long to realize that we do not enter marriage empty handed; we carry a lot of “baggage” with us. For instance, we bring our levels of self-esteem, our willingness to adapt to change, our attitudes coward life, and our expectations and values.” (Till Debt Do Us Part, Bernard Poduska)

I think it does take time to adjust to being married. I think there is a lot of stuff you think you have learned and discuss then something pops up and you must start all over. I think the best thing is to always remember that we are people who change our minds and are always growing so we need to always evaluate and check up on one another.