In-laws
Dear younger Self, Everyone in your life is human, including you! No one is perfect, and that includes your in-laws. They love you and they love your growing family. Don't think that they mean to cause you or your family harm when they don't agree with or understand the way you do things or the way you think. They have a different family dynamic than what you know, and that is true for your husband and your parents as well. Understanding takes time, patience, and lots of forgiveness, but the Lord's greatest glory is his children and their joy. We have a responsibility in Helping Heavenly Father achieve His glory. We can love each other and have charity for those with whom we occasionally experience conflict. We can forgive harsh words and refrain from speaking them. You can love your spouse enough to try to see past faults in his family members and look for the good in them. These are people who will share your family for eternity! With an increase in love and sincer...