Mark’s father, my future father-in-law (FIL), always says things like, “A woman’s place is in the home.” I’ve always kept my cool around him, but what happened before our engagement party was the last straw.
Mark and I have a great relationship. We met at college and clicked right away. He’s supportive and doesn’t believe in the traditional roles his parents follow. We share chores equally, and he respects my career ambitions.
Mark’s mother is sweet but quiet, always deferring to her husband. Mark’s father, though, is something else. He’s the type who thinks women should cook, clean, and cater to men.
During past visits, he’d make comments about my career, asking, “When will you settle down and take care of the home?” It was clear he didn’t approve of my working long hours and not spending enough time “preparing for married life.”
I always smiled politely and bit my tongue. Mark would squeeze my hand under the table, a silent way of saying, “I’m sorry.” He knew how much his father’s comments bothered me, but he also knew I didn’t want to cause any family drama. I wanted to prove myself without confrontation.
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