Don't tell your husband "I wish you were more like your dad." Instead, say, "I really value it when we have deep conversations like we used to."
It is often said that when you marry, you marry the entire family. Yet, rarely do we openly discuss the intricate, sometimes bewildering dynamics that arise when a daughter-in-law finds a deeper connection, friendship, or profound respect for her father-in-law (FIL) than her own husband. I love my father-in-law more than my husband......
Living with this secret is an exhausting, isolating experience. It creates a psychological phenomenon known as —a state of mental discomfort that occurs when your feelings do not align with your societal role or your personal moral code. Don't tell your husband "I wish you were more like your dad