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He Will Listen to Your Child's Needs
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A big characteristic of a successful marriage is one where both partners listen to each other. Your son-in-law wants you to know he's all ears and will listen when your child brings something to the table, even if it's something that's hard to talk about.
02 of 30He Will Treat Your Child Right
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A big concern you have is that your child is now going to be spending their life with someone else, turning to them for their needs and their advice. Your child's partner wants you to know that they will be there through good and bad.
03 of 30He Hopes You'll Give Him a Fair Chance
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You may have some preconceived notions about your child's partner or have some grudges against him that you haven't been able to ditch. After the I do's, your son-in-law is hoping for a clean slate and a fair chance.
04 of 30He Will Keep Your Child Safe
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Your son-in-law is eager to show you that he plans to keep your child safe, whether that means watching out for them or being there when situations are challenging, scary, or unpredictable.
05 of 30He's Allowed to Make Mistakes
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Remember he's part of your family now, and he might make mistakes. And when he does, you can't just write him off.
06 of 30He's Never Felt This Way Before
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Chances are your son-in-law has been in love before, but the way he feels about your child is something he's never experienced before.
07 of 30He Wishes You Could Keep a Secret
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Even though you're not your son-in-law's biological parent, he does hope he can come to you for advice. And when he does, he probably wants to be sure you won't immediately turn around and tell your child.
08 of 30He Knows How You Really Feel About Him
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You might think you're doing a good job hiding your feelings about your son-in-law but if you don't like him,(//www.brides.com/story/partner-and-my-parents-dont-get-along) it's probably pretty obvious. He can sense that from miles away.
He Just Wants to Feel Included
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Even if for many years you've had traditions that just involve your immediate family and your child, it's time to start including your son-in-law. He's now part of the family and deserves to be involved in family events and memories.
10 of 30He's Nervous About Being a Dad
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If babies are on the couple's mind, chances are he's scared to be a dad. While he might not come forward and admit that, he'll appreciate your advice and guidance before the baby arrives.
11 of 30He Appreciates Who You Are
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Even if you and your son-in-law are completely different, just know he appreciates who you are and that you raised the love of his life.
12 of 30He Would Love Your Help
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It may not be easy for your son-in-law to ask for help, but when you see him struggling or unsure of something, jump in and ask if you can give advice or lend a hand.
13 of 30He Wants You to Reach Out More
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Communication can be a funny thing, because often times both people just wish the other person would pick up the phone and say hello. If you haven't chatted with your son-in-law in a while, give them a ring and say hello.
14 of 30He Hopes You'll Stop Showing Up Unexpectedly
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Try not to assume the couple has an open door policy. It can be a little jolting to have you show up unexpectedly. Get in the habit of letting them know when you're planning on swinging by or joining them for dinner.
15 of 30He Accepts Imperfections
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Nobody is perfect, not even your child. One thing your son-in-law wants you to know is that's OK with him, and that he accepts your child for exactly who they are.
16 of 30He Values Your Family Traditions
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While your family traditions and culture might be very different from the ones your son-in-law are familiar with, he does value who you are and what you stand for and is trying to understand those traditions even more.
He Doesn't Want Your Child to Feel in the Middle
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When arguments or disagreements take place between you and him, he doesn't want your child to be in the middle. He'd rather you two deal with it on the side, keeping his partner out of it.
18 of 30He Hopes You'll Accept His Differences
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While he might not be the kind of person you expected your child to end up with, he's the person they picked. He wishes you'd understand him better and accept who he is.
19 of 30He Doesn't Feel Good Enough
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Being a son-in-law can make a person feel like a constant third wheel and never good enough for your child. Remind him often of things you appreciate and enjoy about him.
20 of 30He Wishes You'd Help with the Wedding
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He wishes you'd be around more for the wedding plans, whether financially or just to support the couple during what can be a bit of a stressful time.
21 of 30He Wishes You'd Stop Comparing Him to Exes
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What's in the past should stay in the past. Try not to compare your son-in-law to your child's other ex-boyfriends.
22 of 30He Wishes You Didn't Judge His Hobbies
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If your son-in-law's interests are a little outside of the box or just unique, he wishes you'd find a way to support and appreciate him for those things, rather than roll your eyes when he talks about doing them.
23 of 30He is Wise, Too
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Though your son-in-law might be years younger than you, he is wise in his own ways. Don't make him feel otherwise.
24 of 30He is Trying to Figure You Out
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Relationships can be tricky, and a lot of times when your son-in-law is in the room with you, silent, he's working hard to figure you out and trying to understand how you really feel about him.
25 of 30He's Going to Work Hard
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Your son-in-law does not want to let you down. That's why, behind the scenes, he's working hard to keep your child happy and to make the relationship keep on growing stronger and stronger.
26 of 30He's Hoping for a Dance at the Wedding
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At the wedding, he's hoping for a memorable dance with his mother-in-law, where kind words can be exchanged and a proper celebration can be had.
27 of 30He Feels a Little Intimidated
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Even if he has a strong personality, he will always feel a little intimidated by the parents of the person he loves dearly.
28 of 30He Deserves Second Chances
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Nobody is perfect and your son-in-law isn't trying to do wrong. So when he makes a mistake or two, try to give him a second chance rather than swaying your child to leave him behind and quit the marriage.
29 of 30He Wants to Bond with You
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Your son-in-law is crossing his fingers for the day when you have inside jokes, memories, and traditions together so that he can truly feel like a part of the family.
30 of 30He Can Change
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People change over time and your son-in-law will too. Give him patience and positivity as encouragement to make good changes in himself and in the relationship.
