What's the difference between in-laws and outlaws?
Outlaws are wanted.
Mention the word "in-laws" and some immediately think of "outlaws." The term "in-law" is not just limited to mothers and fathers. The term also is used with reference to sister in-laws, brother in-laws, daughter in-laws, and son in-laws. Why even cousin in-laws can fall into the "outlaw" category.
There has long been the saying "that you can pick your friends but you can't pick your family". The same could be said about in-laws. We gain mother and father in-laws, and possibly brother and sister in-laws, by the choices we make in marrying our spouse.
When you marry someone, it is an a fact that you also marry the family. You might think you can hide out in your own little world of wedded bliss, but that's not how it works. You will attend family functions and you are expected to fit in. If you don't fit in, you may find yourself in a torrent of ongoing ridicule and resentment. Family members might even be kind in your presence, but be forewarned, they will talk behind your back. In-laws are notorious for creating a great amount of stress and controversy.
In a perfect world, we would have a perfect relationship with in-laws. In a perfect world, we would all just get along and live in peace and harmony.
Someone should right a song about that!
Jesus said, "Love your neighbor as yourself" Mark 12:31
In the long list of who is your neighbor? You need to add "in-laws".
See you Sunday ... bring an in-law or two with you as well.
BTW, no in-laws of mine were mentioned, inferred, or recognized in the writing of this blog!
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