Loving a spouse is hard work. It requires negotiation, compromise, and the patience to deal with someone else’s flaws up close. You see your spouse at their worst—stressed, sick, irritable, and exhausted.

: You might simply find it easier to bond with him over hobbies, such as golf or movies, than you do with your husband. Navigating the Emotional Complexity

Ensure that your bond with your father-in-law isn't accidental "triangulation," where you use him to vent about your husband rather than talking to your husband. Finding Balance

What does your father-in-law provide that your husband doesn't? Is it active listening? Calmness? Reliability? Once you identify it, you can address that specific void with your partner.

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