You Don't Have to Like a Partner's Family But You Do Have to Respect Them
Every year families will get together for holiday events and there in the group will be those you don't like. Who says you must be around these people annually? Did you agree to this before you started dating or during the marriage? Being around a partner's family during certain times of the year is one of the down sides when you don't like them, but you are expected to respect them--you know treat people how you would want to be treated. You can do this without bending over backwards for them or even going around them if you would like. However, one sets his or herself up to be provoked to anger when you know someone doesn't like you yet you attend their events and all the while you want to appease your partner. Doing this will make you mad at the enemy and your loved one. "I told you I didn't want to go...They don't like me and I don't like them!" says an angry boyfriend. Sometimes we tell ourselves, "Why should I respect his/her
