[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: In laws/birds

[Catherine Keegan]

At 07:49 PM 3/13/02 +0000, Joann wrote:
>-> True and not true.  In-laws are one of those areas where no sane
> > spouse  wants to put their "This is the hill I plan to die on" flag
> > up.   It's almost a sure-fire way to have a truly hideous weekend with
> > everyone's life in shambles.  No one wins.
>
>Whether you believe in biblical injunctions or not, in any successful 
>marriage,
>each spouse has to put the marriage ahead of other family priorities -- 
>including
>their parents and their children.  A spouse shouldn't have to put up any 
>flag --
>they should be able to count on their spouse for support in in-law 
>issues.  Nobody
>should have to put up with unwanted houseguests.

*Raises white flag at the mere mention of biblical anything*

I agree in the most part.  And, saying that and understanding how buttons 
get pushed, I'll leave it be.

My Mars is bright tonight....

Catherine in California