Wednesday, February 08, 2006
I’m close to my in-laws and am afraid that we won’t be keeping in touch because of the divorce. What should I do?
Because you’re going through your divorce right now, any future relationship with your in-laws is out of your control. Don’t concern yourself with this issue. If you want, drop them a short note explaining how you feel about them, despite the situation with your spouse.
Leave it at that – don’t pressure them to respond. Remember, most likely they’ll be emotionally supporting their son/daughter. That doesn’t mean that they don’t miss you. In time – once the divorce is final, you can approach the issue of rekindling your relationships. For now, let it go, and move on with the more important issues surrounding your divorce.
Any attempt to get resolution on this issue will make the situation awkward for your in-laws, and yourself. By understanding and respecting their point of view, you’ll realize when the time is right to connect with them.
