Husband HATES my family
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the first 'issue' comes from the scripture, 'What God has joined together, let no man put asunder'...
so, the CORE ISSUE is, 'was your marriage joined together by the Will of God', or was it
a marriage joined together by each of your own 'lusts'?
so, you have to ask yourself, 'is the 'foundation, sand, from the beginning, or is it
BUILT UPON THE ROCK of GOD'S PRINCIPLES???
in a Biblical Marriage, our 'first obligation is to our Saviour, our second obligation
is to our mate, and our third obligation is to our FAMILY'...
we are never to neglect one in order to self-satisfy the other...
the bottom line is, 'THE WHOLE GROUP NEEDS COUNSELING, FROM A GODLY PERSON,
WITH WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING', for there is no quick solution here for these
problems - there must be a lot of intense WORK for ALL parties involved,,.
Love God, with all of your heart, soul, and mind', love your husband,
and Honor your Father and Mother...
so, the CORE ISSUE is, 'was your marriage joined together by the Will of God', or was it
a marriage joined together by each of your own 'lusts'?
so, you have to ask yourself, 'is the 'foundation, sand, from the beginning, or is it
BUILT UPON THE ROCK of GOD'S PRINCIPLES???
in a Biblical Marriage, our 'first obligation is to our Saviour, our second obligation
is to our mate, and our third obligation is to our FAMILY'...
we are never to neglect one in order to self-satisfy the other...
the bottom line is, 'THE WHOLE GROUP NEEDS COUNSELING, FROM A GODLY PERSON,
WITH WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING', for there is no quick solution here for these
problems - there must be a lot of intense WORK for ALL parties involved,,.
Love God, with all of your heart, soul, and mind', love your husband,
and Honor your Father and Mother...
I understand I should of done better with the leaving and cleaving aspect of marriage, my husband has trouble with his anger, it's something I didn't see before we were married and living together, for a time i was very concerned with it but but in retro spect I regret telling anyone that. He's getting better with it. I just often feel his anger towards my parents is bigger than it needs to be. We live very close to them and are moving soon. I pray that helps, and yes he is Christian
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My hubby was married before, and let's just leave it at the scars raun deep. When you lose at marriage, it's hard to expect the second one to work out, and you're not really looking at the vague word "marriage." You're checking out "spouse."
So, he had trust issues. (One of them was he kept expecting me not to return when I went to visit Dad, oddly enough.) I only know how to earn trust one way -- remain trustworthy.
Warning here: Not something that happens overnight. I mean I really have remained trustworthy, but he's taking a long time to believe it. It's something like having a pot of water boiling on an electric range. Very easy to see all those bubbles popping up. (I suspect you're getting that with your husband.) But then turn off the stove, and it still bubbles. I thought the bubbles finally stopped coming 30 years into the marriage. He actually got to the point where he was pretty sure I'd come back after visiting family. (At one point in time, we were close to losing our house, and I was deciding whether to ask Dad if we could move in with him or live in our car, and the car won, but he still feared I was going to stay with Dad. Funny! Bless his heart for years of trying to trust me though. lol)
Then a couple of years ago, he thought I might leave him for another guy in the same rehab center hubby was in. Another bubble.
Honestly, I don't mind he's like that. A bit disappointed my master plan (remain trustworthy lol) hasn't worked yet, but he's mellowed and is finally mostly comfortable that I'll stay.
I tell you this because our hubby sound similar. (Except mine didn't get angry. More gun-shy.) Keep sticking with him and taking his side, (when possible. Everyone who knows me knows I don't take side when friend or family does something stupid. They're on their own to deal with that, but I will stick by them as they deal with it.) Keep making sure you're showing him you love him 90% of the time. (I give 90%, because let's be realistic. No one can maintain 100% through years.) Keep noticing the good in him and encourage that to him. Support him as much as possible. (Sorry, honey. But opening a restaurant is just somewhere I can't go. lol) Be his Number 1 fan.
The first year really is the roughest year. You pretty much have to define zig and zag or you keep running into each other in painful ways. (Take that literally and figuratively. lol)
But here's the key. You know the verse that says something like we love God because he first loved us? Same thing in marriage. Love him with your whole being as much as possible, (90% is a good mark to aim for lol), and eventually he will trust you to be there for him, and will love you as fiercely as you love him.
So, he had trust issues. (One of them was he kept expecting me not to return when I went to visit Dad, oddly enough.) I only know how to earn trust one way -- remain trustworthy.
Warning here: Not something that happens overnight. I mean I really have remained trustworthy, but he's taking a long time to believe it. It's something like having a pot of water boiling on an electric range. Very easy to see all those bubbles popping up. (I suspect you're getting that with your husband.) But then turn off the stove, and it still bubbles. I thought the bubbles finally stopped coming 30 years into the marriage. He actually got to the point where he was pretty sure I'd come back after visiting family. (At one point in time, we were close to losing our house, and I was deciding whether to ask Dad if we could move in with him or live in our car, and the car won, but he still feared I was going to stay with Dad. Funny! Bless his heart for years of trying to trust me though. lol)
Then a couple of years ago, he thought I might leave him for another guy in the same rehab center hubby was in. Another bubble.
Honestly, I don't mind he's like that. A bit disappointed my master plan (remain trustworthy lol) hasn't worked yet, but he's mellowed and is finally mostly comfortable that I'll stay.
I tell you this because our hubby sound similar. (Except mine didn't get angry. More gun-shy.) Keep sticking with him and taking his side, (when possible. Everyone who knows me knows I don't take side when friend or family does something stupid. They're on their own to deal with that, but I will stick by them as they deal with it.) Keep making sure you're showing him you love him 90% of the time. (I give 90%, because let's be realistic. No one can maintain 100% through years.) Keep noticing the good in him and encourage that to him. Support him as much as possible. (Sorry, honey. But opening a restaurant is just somewhere I can't go. lol) Be his Number 1 fan.
The first year really is the roughest year. You pretty much have to define zig and zag or you keep running into each other in painful ways. (Take that literally and figuratively. lol)
But here's the key. You know the verse that says something like we love God because he first loved us? Same thing in marriage. Love him with your whole being as much as possible, (90% is a good mark to aim for lol), and eventually he will trust you to be there for him, and will love you as fiercely as you love him.
Do you and your husband pray together? Read the bible together/have devotional time?
A strong marriage requires a strong faith. You can set the stage for this. If it isn't already in place. Communicate with him, a little at a time.
Jesus is the spiritual cornerstone, but if that isn't the biggest part of your life/marriage...it will suffer greatly.
"Righteousness will go before Him, and shall make HIs footsteps our pathway." Psalm 85:13
He created the path. Walk in it. It's not easy but it's the best journey. Be prepared to hit a few bumps in the road. But know that God loves you both and wants this to work, more than even you do.
We are seated in heavenly places
"And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus," Jesus is simply and profoundly your big brother. A family member you can ask for help from.
This is what the LORD says: "Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16
A strong marriage requires a strong faith. You can set the stage for this. If it isn't already in place. Communicate with him, a little at a time.
Jesus is the spiritual cornerstone, but if that isn't the biggest part of your life/marriage...it will suffer greatly.
"Righteousness will go before Him, and shall make HIs footsteps our pathway." Psalm 85:13
He created the path. Walk in it. It's not easy but it's the best journey. Be prepared to hit a few bumps in the road. But know that God loves you both and wants this to work, more than even you do.
We are seated in heavenly places
"And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus," Jesus is simply and profoundly your big brother. A family member you can ask for help from.
This is what the LORD says: "Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16
Sorry to hear about this painful situation but here are the facts as you have presented them.
1. If you and your parents believe that your husband if bad for you, then how did you both even get married?
2. Since your husband has now seen evidence that your parents don't think much of him, it would be best if they could tell him the reasons to his face.
3. If that is not possible, then the least they should do is write him a letter and explain their point of view. If an apology is called for then it should be tendered.
4. If the situation is irreconcilable, then Scripture is clear. Each spouse must leave father and mother behind and cleave to the other.
5. If you can't see yourself continuing in the marriage, then divorce is the only option, but after that remarriage is not an option.
So you are indeed between a rock and a hard place. But it would appear that you could have walked away from this before you went through with a wedding and marriage.
1. If you and your parents believe that your husband if bad for you, then how did you both even get married?
2. Since your husband has now seen evidence that your parents don't think much of him, it would be best if they could tell him the reasons to his face.
3. If that is not possible, then the least they should do is write him a letter and explain their point of view. If an apology is called for then it should be tendered.
4. If the situation is irreconcilable, then Scripture is clear. Each spouse must leave father and mother behind and cleave to the other.
5. If you can't see yourself continuing in the marriage, then divorce is the only option, but after that remarriage is not an option.
So you are indeed between a rock and a hard place. But it would appear that you could have walked away from this before you went through with a wedding and marriage.
You really need to keep your conversations with your parents confidential.. People will express opinions to you that they would never tell your husband directly. That would seem to be the source of conflict, and now your husbands feelings are hurt. Imagine how you would feel if he relayed to you that his parents thought you were a horrible wife and not good for him? Some things should be left unsaid and don't need repeating, especially the type of emotional gossip expressed in the heat of a moment. Be sure to erase your text messages in the future 
Go to Church. Sounds like he needs God in his life or he would not be hating anyone.
Are you Christian?
Is he Christian?
Those who draw close to God, are they that God will draw close to.
If you or both of you are not going to Church, then in essence you give satan license to come into your home and try to destroy your marriage.
If he is not Christian, your main concern would be for his soul, and not who he wants to see or not see. He needs God in his life if he is not a Christian.
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††† In His Holy and Precious Name, Jesus Christ †††
DiscipleDave
Are you Christian?
Is he Christian?
Those who draw close to God, are they that God will draw close to.
If you or both of you are not going to Church, then in essence you give satan license to come into your home and try to destroy your marriage.
If he is not Christian, your main concern would be for his soul, and not who he wants to see or not see. He needs God in his life if he is not a Christian.
^i^
††† In His Holy and Precious Name, Jesus Christ †††
DiscipleDave
preacher said,
"If you or both of you are not going to Church, then in essence you give satan license to come into your home and try to destroy your marriage."
we don't disagree, that satan will take advantage of every opportunity that comes his way,
BUT, every one's homes who Loves Jesus are a sanctuary, and satan doesn't have a leg=in,
if they are in obedience to His will,,.
this is an outright 'lie', our Lord and Saviour does and always, will come 'right into our HOMES/NESTS',
in order to minister and Call us into His Holy, Heavenly Ways'.and begin to TEACH us how to serve Him
in His Holy Ways.. it's never about the brick and mortar, but it's always about our true heart's desire...
"If you or both of you are not going to Church, then in essence you give satan license to come into your home and try to destroy your marriage."
we don't disagree, that satan will take advantage of every opportunity that comes his way,
BUT, every one's homes who Loves Jesus are a sanctuary, and satan doesn't have a leg=in,
if they are in obedience to His will,,.
this is an outright 'lie', our Lord and Saviour does and always, will come 'right into our HOMES/NESTS',
in order to minister and Call us into His Holy, Heavenly Ways'.and begin to TEACH us how to serve Him
in His Holy Ways.. it's never about the brick and mortar, but it's always about our true heart's desire...
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I'm so glad you came to this forum. You have already received a wealth of wise counsel! I have been married 8.5 years, and I do agree with the "leave and cleave," statement that has been uttered quite a bit here. My husband and I have had a pretty amazing marriage, but our few "tough" spots were those first few years "defining the relationship" that our parents would be able to have with us now as a married couple. One agreement we made is that we will not tell our families if we are having problems UNLESS we cross into major problems of infidelity, addiction (gambling, drugs), or some major health problems. If we have issues, WE deal with them, involve our community/small group at church, or go to another trusted couple. We didn't get married until we were 29 and 30, so our parents "had" more access to us for a longer period of time, and it was a harder adjustment. This IS something you guys can work through.
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I’m not married, or ever have been. I am in fact that hideous thing known as “an old maid”. For what it is worth, your loyalty is to your husband first and foremost. Your parents have to adjust to him and accept him, not the other way around.
The Bible says to cleave to your spouse. You and your husband are one, a new thing, a new family. This is my take, anyway. Besides, your parents need to get over the idea they would see you on every holiday. I am sure he’d like to spend holidays with his family, too.
Husband comes first.
Kids come second.
Parents come third.
The Bible says to cleave to your spouse. You and your husband are one, a new thing, a new family. This is my take, anyway. Besides, your parents need to get over the idea they would see you on every holiday. I am sure he’d like to spend holidays with his family, too.
Husband comes first.
Kids come second.
Parents come third.
In our family I was disliked by my in laws. They were Christians in name only. They were unfriendly in the extreme and never wanted to see us, even my wife their daughter. They were some of the strangest people I ever knew. All I could do was pray for them. They didn't even want to see our sweet children. One day they had been to see their favorite daughter then stopped by to see us. It was a shock. I told my wife's father that I felt sorry for him. That he had beautiful grandchildren that he didn't even acknowledge. He ducked his head in shame but yet never ever changed. All you can do is continue to pray. I pray you are baptized in the Holy Spirit and FIRE. Then you can pray with the power of the spirit.
Don't preach just love your man and pray. God will work if you don't push. I had to make myself go to see these hateful unfriendly people for my wife's sake. As a practicing Christian all our roads won't be smooth. Pray and continue praying. God help you and yours
Amen
Don't preach just love your man and pray. God will work if you don't push. I had to make myself go to see these hateful unfriendly people for my wife's sake. As a practicing Christian all our roads won't be smooth. Pray and continue praying. God help you and yours
Amen
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Be thankful he married you, instead of them? lol
Of course he has valid reasons to hate them. They hate him. So what? He's not married to them and they aren't married to him. Let him deal with that issue. Our job is not to change our husbands. Our job is to love and submit to him.
Sure, we still love our family, but he is our closest family now. Really? I just went to visit family without him and let him know he was invited any time.
Of course, your hubby may not be invited, so up to you when to go visiting and when not to. You're not in the middle of this. You're on his side, without having to cancel out your love for you family.
Of course he has valid reasons to hate them. They hate him. So what? He's not married to them and they aren't married to him. Let him deal with that issue. Our job is not to change our husbands. Our job is to love and submit to him.
Sure, we still love our family, but he is our closest family now. Really? I just went to visit family without him and let him know he was invited any time.
Of course, your hubby may not be invited, so up to you when to go visiting and when not to. You're not in the middle of this. You're on his side, without having to cancel out your love for you family.