My Sister-In-Law

Family by Marriage, In-Laws, Siblings

He or She Might Be Thinking About...

Does my husband's family like me?
I wonder what my husband's family thinks of me.
Are his parents glad he married me?
Is my husband happy?
Do his siblings like me?
Do my husband's siblings consider me a friend?
Am I doing a good job takign care of my family?
Is my family happy?
Are my parents proud of me?
What do the next 3-5 years look like for my family?
How do we make decisions for our family without offending other family members?
How do we balance our families during the holidays?
What is the best way to resolve conflict with my husband's family?
Is my husband happy with the relationship I have with his parents and siblings?
It's so difficult to communicate with my husband's family.
His parents and siblings are very opinionated.
I wish our families got along better.
I don't think my husband's parents like me at all.

Words That Might Be Encouraging

Your husband and kids always have to come first.
Always do what you feel in your heart is right.
My brother is very blessed to have you.
I'm sure my parents love you!
You've helped my brother to really grow and mature.
You're a great wife.
You're a great mother.
You're a great friend.
My brother adores you.
I'm proud of you.
I'm glad to have you as a sister.
Thank you for always supporting and encouraging my brother.
Thank you for making my brother so happy.
I'm glad to have you as part of the family.
I enjoy hanging out with you.
Thanks for everything you do for our family.
Your relationship with my brother is inspiring.
I've learned a lot from you.

Words That Might Be Discouraging

My brother will always love his mom the most. He's such a momma's boy.
What was my brother thinking?
You're not my real sister.
My brother makes really bad decisions.
Nobody in our family likes you, we tolerate you.
My brother could have done so much better.
You're not really family.
I give it 3 years...
My parents can't stand you.
We aren't friends.
I would never hang out with you outside of family functions.
I don't like hanging out with you.
You should hear what everyone says about you.
Nobody likes you.
Why are you here?

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