THE MISTAKEN IN-LAW

One of the best experiences in my life was when I was mistaken for an in-law.

I visited my male friend for a couple of days and his family thought I was his girlfriend.

They treated me so well, I actually wished I was their in-law.

 

My friend and I tried on several occasions convincing his family that we are not in a romantic relationship but his family did not believe us. They were and still are adamant that we are courting but we are shy to admit it to them yet.

 

I was served breakfast in bed, treated very courteously, involved in family activities and given orientation about the family. When It was time for me to leave, they did not want me to go and they are always asking about me and wanting to see me again.

 

Being treated like an in-law is differently than being treated like a friend of the family.

You are seen as a new family member and treated as such.

You meet most of the extended family members and socialise with them.

 

This experience has taught me a lot about the importance of in-laws in marriages.

If your in-laws like you, your marriage will be peaceful and happy. They will not cause problems for you.

If your in-laws do not like you, you will have an unhappy marriage because your wife or husband’s family do not approve of you and they will cause a lot of problems for you. They might convince your wife/husband to divorce you or even spread malicious lies about you.

You might feel guilty for dividing a family or causing confusion in a family because their son, daughter, sister or brother decided to marry you.

You want your children to meet their grandparent and other extended family from the other parent but because of the conflict, they miss out on having a good extended family experience.

 

I had so much fun being with this family that I never missed home. I was home with them. They made me feel like family. I miss them.

Sometimes I was nervous because I had to play the in-law role very well since that was what they thought I was.

I always wondered if they were just faking the hospitality and constantly kept asking my friend is his family really liked me.

 

Ghanaian are known to be one of the most hospitable people in the world and I experienced it.

I am a Ghanaian who has experienced the hospitality from other Ghanaians and I can say it is true. We are very hospitable.

 

I am so grateful for this experience because it will help me know how to treat and be treated by my prospect in-laws.

 

 

Adios!