I married her family
Family and in-laws are often a reason for conflict in marriages – much more for intercultural couples. Every family is different and we are so thankful, that we got two wonderful families.
In Germany the extend families (the parents, uncles, aunties and other relatives of the couple) are for many couples not so important. There are many families who have little contact to the rest of the family. It is also sad to see that there are more and more families where the relationship between grown-up children and parents are destroyed. In Germany normally a young family tries to be independent from their parents or the rest of the family.
On the other side family in the Philippines (at least in most cases and in the family of Rose) is considered very important. Often after marriage the young couple stays with one of the parents in the same house. Finances are shared and everybody is involved in taking care of the children.
How do you experience family? How is your relationship to your in-laws? Please let us know: either here public on the blog or via a private message.
God bless you and your families!