There are a lot of jokes about mother-in-law, they are told at weddings, corporate parties and just in the evening at dinner. These fables, long spread out for quotes and winged expressions, cause laughter in everyone, including the mothers of the girls. At the same time, the father-in-law remains in the shadow, not a word is said about his relationship with his son-in-law. Who is he, this mysterious new relative in the life of a ringed man?
A real man
Father-in-law is the father of your wife, a relationship with whom does not always work out smoothly, without a hitch. It is lucky if he is henpecked and hides behind his mother-in-law's skirt: in this case, you will have to fight back only from the claims of the new mother. It is difficult when the father-in-law is a strong personality or a jack of all trades. In this case, your life will radically change. Get ready: you will be accused of the fact that you really do not know how to hammer a nail, and you twist the bulb crookedly. He will constantly visit your house and defiantly do household chores, making it clear with his important appearance that you are a complete layman and a loafer.
Such attacks on your personal space will certainly be followed by scandals and quarrels. Who would like to be humiliated in the eyes of a second half? To avoid unpleasant situations, it is better for a man to tell the master dad: “Let us teach you. Where else can I find such golden hands?” After this phrase, rest assured, the wife’s father will immediately become unarmed. He spreads out in a smile and with pleasure takes root in the role of a mentor. Play along with him, because father-in-law is a "gray cardinal", and it is better not to spoil relations with him.
Imperious tyrant
Sometimes it happens that your new relative is far from being a henpecked, but, on the contrary, a storm of the whole family and a silent despot. Especially often this situation can be seen in families where the wife’s father is a law enforcement officer or a military man. It is almost impossible to fight here: you will forever remain “ordinary” for him. Such a person at the first meeting with an imperious glance will seal you to the floor, without listening to objections and complaints. He will not allow disrespect to his person, but he will be dismissive of you. Such a father-in-law is a threat to marriage, as he will in every way set his daughter against you, calling him a weakling or spineless worm.
It’s better to run away from the domineering daddy wherever your eyes look: to a neighboring city, country, or better to another continent. To live with him in the same house is to risk getting upset nerves and an unstable psyche as a gift. Therefore, take your wife in an armful and rent an apartment as far as possible from him. Mother-in-law and father-in-law will be your rare guests for the holidays: they can be tolerated for several days a year.
Creepy jealous
It happens. In this situation, the father-in-law is an angry Othello who is in every way jealous of his little princess for the unshaven dork, that is, for you. He does not like the way you look at her, what you say and how you grimace. God forbid to offend his baby, to make her worry or angry! The smallest tear running down her daughter’s cheek, any of her calls, full of sobs and sufferings, will cause the dad to quit and run to the other end of the city to solve a problem that you are often the culprit. Even if you have nothing to do with it, you will still be made a scapegoat.
Such father-in-law are often widowers who have devoted their lives to raising a child, or rich moneybags, accustomed to pampering their priceless baby. What do you do in this situation? Show that you are able to support and provide for your wife, take care of her, love and cherish. And better - give birth to your own daughter. A happy grandfather will immediately turn his attention to the granddaughter and calm down until she has cavaliers.
