Living in the shadow of a "great man" is hard for a son, but it’s also hard for a daughter-in-law. It is easy to fall into the trap of comparing your husband’s growth to his father’s peak.
: It is easy to "fall in love with the idea" of a father-in-law because you only see his best side, while you see your husband's flaws every day. Emotional Infidelity i love my fatherinlaw more than my husband
I look at this man and I see the origin of the qualities I fell in love with in his son. I see where my husband’s kindness comes from, even if it’s still in its "raw" form. By loving the father, I am learning how to better love and understand the son. Living in the shadow of a "great man"