The more I read, the more I realize that I am not the only one with in law problems. I am fighting a losing battle right now though. My husbands parents are extremely traditional and believe it is my role to cook, clean, and take care of their son - just as his mother takes care of his father. However, I am from a home where my mom and dad equally shared the household responsibilities. Obviously, I feel more that my husband and I are a team rather than man and wife - gag. Fortunately, he feels the same. The issue is that his parents think he made a mistake marrying a woman who is "too headstrong" and won't "GIVE him children". He sides with me until he talks to his parents. Then, he is constantly apologizing for the "shortcomings" in our life. It hurts my feelings and it makes it really hard to trust that he truly is happy with our life.