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Beginner October 2020

Future Father In Law seems to not be excited

Future Mrs T, on May 20, 2019 at 6:29 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 13

So I just recently got engaged and have been on Cloud 9 with my FI and my family, however, it seems like his dad is not excited about the engagement/future marriage. The day after the proposal we went by his parent's house to speak and when we got out of the car his dad was outside and blatantly ignored us. His mom and grandmother are both excited but his dad went so far as to barely even speak to me when we left.

The next day his father met with us and started by saying "congratulations, but I wish I would have known about you proposing", which was a blatant lie (he told me that his father just said "good luck" when he talked about proposing-yeah kinda harsh). He also basically blamed us for his brother's (who has autism) depression. He also said that my FI was talking mean to his brother and doesn't spend much time with him(another blatant lie- 1) he LOVES his brother and even was planning for his brother to move in, which he declined; 2 He just got settled in his own house so he not around his brother most of the time). His father kept saying that it wasn't our fault but kept saying how us getting together caused the depression.

What hurts me most is that I was pretty close with my FI father and it seemed like everything changed as soon as he proposed. His father always disrespects, talks down and blames him for the negative things that happen, but now for some reason, he's seeming to attempt to do the same thing to me. I just wanted to know am I looking at this the wrong way and what do I need to do?

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Latest activity by Heather , on May 21, 2019 at 7:56 AM
  • Mandi
    Master October 2020
    Mandi ·
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    My fiance's father was speechless. I dont think he doesnt care, but I dont think men care as much as women. I wouldn't take that portion personally.

    As for the rest, we cant fix other people. I think you're better off to ignore him when he's rude. If it doesnt bother you, he might stop. Maybe.
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  • Tiffany
    Dedicated October 2019
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    This is just my two cents but who are you getting married for? You future FIL or you and your FH? I honestly dont care if people are happy for me or if they arent. Its not about them, its about you. Share in my joy or get out of my way.

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  • F
    Beginner October 2020
    Future Mrs T ·
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    My family thinks he might just be thinking that he's going to loose his son. To be honest I think he's a narcissist and he thrives off of being mean and tearing down people, especially to my FI, and I can't tolerate that.
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  • F
    Beginner October 2020
    Future Mrs T ·
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    That is true. I just don't want my FIL to affect my FI all the time and keep him in a bad mood (it has ended up affecting us too).
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  • Mandi
    Master October 2020
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    You could be correct. But if that's what he thrives off of, not giving a reaction might help shut that behavior down?
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  • F
    Beginner October 2020
    Future Mrs T ·
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    My FI says that has gotten him cussed out before, so saying something= disrespect and not saying something=disrespect
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  • Mandi
    Master October 2020
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    Oy. Sorry. Best of luck. That's awful. My father can be like that from time to time.
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  • Renée
    Devoted March 2019
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    That’s really hurtful. I think knowing your audience and taking him with a grain of salt from now on is key. Good boundaries and ignoring it would be the best way forward I think. It seems like he’s trying to get a rise out of you.

    I don’t think it’s personal, and I don’t think it’s anything you did by the sounds of it. Hoping your FH is able to move forward and not be torn down by his dad. That really sucks.
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  • F
    Beginner October 2020
    Future Mrs T ·
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    I hope not but thanks I hope everything will change for my FH soon.
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  • karen
    Master October 2017
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    I could be wrong, but it sounds to me like FFIL is worried about people taking care of his son when he is too old to. I do not think a child be entirely burdened with that (I think everyone should do something). If I had a disabled sibling (and I do not know how severe your FBILs problems are), I would accept that I would not be inheriting much, and that my parents might put anything they have in trust for him/her. I do think that the family should start looking for adult homes, if the problem is that severe. I think is wrong to expect a sibling to do it all. I do think a sibling can do a lot, checking in o him.

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  • F
    Beginner October 2020
    Future Mrs T ·
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    Well my FH already has taken the role of talking care of my FBIL, but he is pretty independent (can drive and is planning on enrolling in art school). I love how my FH cares for his family but it seems like he is the rock in the family and everyone relies on him to do whatever they want at all times (which is stressing him and the relationship).

    I think my FH is doing alot but I think he'll/we'll need to talk to my FBIL about the changes that are taking place and assuring him that his brother will not forget about him.
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  • MrsJohansson
    Expert June 2019
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    I think your family is right. You and FH need to set boundaries and stick to them. Especially FH.
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  • Heather
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    It's really crappy of him to blame your FBIL's depression on the two of you being together. It's not a nice thing to do. I wouldn't let it bother you all that much, like others have said, men don't really give us the reactions we expect with these kinds of things. I think it will blow over. But please don't feel responsible for other people's mental health. That is not your burden. All you ca do is be the best you can possibly for your FBIL and be there for him.

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