My son and daughter-in-law were living three hours away when they had their first child. They found new jobs and moved back because they needed the family support they could get here. Sometimes in-laws have value even if they are annoying at times.
My mother-in-law was a doll. Hubby’s mother-in-law, not so much, although she did adore Hubby. I always joked that if we ever broke up, I’d have to go home to HIS mother, because mine wouldn’t hear it.
I’ve always said that the secret to our successful marriage was moving 2500 miles away from friends and family to start over in a new and unfamiliar city.
I can highly recommend it to young people starting out today, but of course with phones and internet, the effect would be very different today…
I think my Wife and I loved having our in-laws close to us. Their love for us was tremendous. Their love for the grand kids and great grand kids was out of this world. My wife and I are lucky that we live so close to our kids and grand kids. Some of my friends live so far from their kids and grandkids…it is almost having to plan a trip to visit with them.
Janis just told Arlo, in her own way, that she wouldn’t want her inlaws living so close….yet when Arlo says the same thing in his own way, her feathers get ruffled. Perhaps it’s in the delivery of one’s message, or perhaps there’s a double standard here.
From my experience having in-laws near by was a big plus. They were good people and for those last minute needs they were always johnny on the spot. Maybe I was just lucky. My in laws were the best!
My ex MIL was a toxic horrible MIL, but my ex had great in-laws they treated just like a son and what does he do in return he treated all of us like crap that last 4 years. So glad him and his toxic mother are out of my life.
Robin Harwood 9 months ago
Arlo! An old campaigner like you should know better.
gduncan58 9 months ago
There is a difference between in-laws and outlaws, outlaws are wanted!
mnexplorer+ 9 months ago
Not really, no.
Rhetorical_Question 9 months ago
Ouch!
TaliesinWI 9 months ago
How’s your foot taste, Arlo?
Dirty Dragon 9 months ago
Ted Forth could get away with that comment. Arlo Day, not so much.
DangerBunny 9 months ago
Thanks Mr Memory.
nosirrom 9 months ago
My wife and I are in agreement. I dislike her in-laws and she dislikes my in-laws.
oldchas 9 months ago
My son and daughter-in-law were living three hours away when they had their first child. They found new jobs and moved back because they needed the family support they could get here. Sometimes in-laws have value even if they are annoying at times.
Dani Rice 9 months ago
My mother-in-law was a doll. Hubby’s mother-in-law, not so much, although she did adore Hubby. I always joked that if we ever broke up, I’d have to go home to HIS mother, because mine wouldn’t hear it.
MRBLUESKY529 9 months ago
2 hours drive. Close enough for frequent visits. But too far for an unannounced visit.
colddonkey 9 months ago
Oopsie as we watch Arlo, remove foot from his mouth.
JessieRandySmithJr. 9 months ago
Here’s where the double standard steps in Arlo. Look around when you begin to open your mouth.
Just-me 9 months ago
I was exceptionally blessed to have a very kind, loving and supportive mother-in-law.
DaBump Premium Member 9 months ago
Oops.
[Traveler] Premium Member 9 months ago
Your in-laws are better than mine
oakie817 9 months ago
oops
Man of the Woods 9 months ago
Should have zipped the lip Arlo…LOL!!!
kingbrlee Premium Member 9 months ago
You better back that bus up Arlo! You just made a wrong turn.
Clotty Peristalt 9 months ago
I’ve always said that the secret to our successful marriage was moving 2500 miles away from friends and family to start over in a new and unfamiliar city.
I can highly recommend it to young people starting out today, but of course with phones and internet, the effect would be very different today…
DawnQuinn1 9 months ago
What Janis says and what she means are two totally different things. Us women understand…you guys have no clue. lol
Mountain Meg 9 months ago
I’ve often stated that my SO has nicer in-laws than I do.
ChessPirate 9 months ago
Backtrackin’ so fast he would’ve left an Arlo-Shaped hole in the wall…
Searcy9320 9 months ago
I think my Wife and I loved having our in-laws close to us. Their love for us was tremendous. Their love for the grand kids and great grand kids was out of this world. My wife and I are lucky that we live so close to our kids and grand kids. Some of my friends live so far from their kids and grandkids…it is almost having to plan a trip to visit with them.
Grace Premium Member 9 months ago
So they are making the decision for the kids based on their own feelings about their inlaws? Not smart or cool.
KEA 9 months ago
oops
artmer 9 months ago
Ope! That was out loud, bud.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 9 months ago
So it seems….so it seems……….
ScullyUFO 9 months ago
Does no one drive looking in the direction they’re going anymore?
royq27 9 months ago
Someone once said that you should live 1,000 miles from your family. I have done my best to adhere to that…
timzsixty9 9 months ago
her expression says, it’s gonna be a looooong ride back home!
SpacedInvader Premium Member 9 months ago
Sounds like a quiet ride home unless he follows up on that statement. Don’t push it Arlo.
Bill The Nuke 9 months ago
My wife and I agreed that we did not want to be too close to either of our parents until much later in our lives.
Cozmik Cowboy 9 months ago
I actually preferred my in-laws to my birth family.
raybarb44 9 months ago
I’ve had two sets of in-laws in my life, sadly. No way for one and very much yes for the other.So a 50/50 shot…..
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs 9 months ago
Much depends on the inlaws in question.
BJDucer 9 months ago
Janis just told Arlo, in her own way, that she wouldn’t want her inlaws living so close….yet when Arlo says the same thing in his own way, her feathers get ruffled. Perhaps it’s in the delivery of one’s message, or perhaps there’s a double standard here.
ChattyFran 9 months ago
In-laws on either side are best at least 6 hours away. Close enough to get to in an easy day’s drive but too far away for drop-in visits.
John Smith 9 months ago
I still remember what my mother in law said just before she died.
‘Stop shaking the ladder YOU LITTLE ****!’
flushed 9 months ago
From my experience having in-laws near by was a big plus. They were good people and for those last minute needs they were always johnny on the spot. Maybe I was just lucky. My in laws were the best!
eced52 9 months ago
Arlo just can’t keep that foot out of his mouth can he.
Jaime Jean M 9 months ago
As the saying goes: From your in-laws and from the sun, the farther away, the better.
Ukko wilko 9 months ago
I miss my in-laws more than I miss my own parents.
Sambora1 9 months ago
My ex MIL was a toxic horrible MIL, but my ex had great in-laws they treated just like a son and what does he do in return he treated all of us like crap that last 4 years. So glad him and his toxic mother are out of my life.
Ceeg22 Premium Member 9 months ago
She said it first
destry1970 9 months ago
yep