Hello Dr. Buckingham, My fiancé and I have been dating for four years. During this time, his mother has been highly over involved. After our first year, she sent him a text and email saying that marrying me will bring shame to the family and that he should leave me. This has led to some situations where I have gotten mad at my then boyfriend for putting his family ahead of our … [Read more...]
How Do You Help a Sister-In-Law Who Does Not Want to Help Herself?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, I have read several of your articles and responses to many dilemmas that many couples face with in-laws and the duties of a husband. First let me say this, I am not married. My significant other and I have a beautiful baby girl who was born prematurely and thank God she's now doing well. My significant other lost his mother a year before we had our … [Read more...]
Here’s Why You Need to Give Your In-Laws the Benefit of the Doubt
Are in-laws bad or are they just getting a bad rap? Many times, what seems like issues with your in-laws are just misunderstandings. You see, when you first get married, everyone is learning their new role - you, your spouse and your in-laws too. You are not the only one that will have to make adjustments for this new family dynamic. For instance, if your parents are used … [Read more...]
What Can I Do to Make My Marriage Work When I Want to Leave?
Dr. Buckingham, I have been married to my husband for 2 years and we have been together 6 years. In 2013 we decided to move to Louisiana from Chicago because he said it was a better living in Louisiana and he also would be a better father and husband. So we moved with my two kids by different marriages and a daughter I have with him. We moved in with his father, who told us to … [Read more...]
Finally, A Part of His Family; Bridging the Gap with My In-laws
by R.A. Boyd, I’m going to tell you a secret. After five years of marriage and seventeen years of knowing my husband and his family, this year’s Thanksgiving was the first time I felt comfortable going to my in-laws without my husband there by my side. Yes. That’s the big secret. It may not sound like a deal but, I’m sure a few of you understand. The Apostolic faith has … [Read more...]