We sometimes find ourselves in a situation where we don’t truly understand the people who are closest to us. This is especially true when we marry into a family and we may have to deal with our in-laws on a more personal basis.

There are some families that get along perfectly and they don’t have to stereotypical problems that are associated with that type of family relationship. On the other hand, we have things that are similar to what we see in this story, and they can really be devastating.

Birthdays have always been important to me. When I got married, celebrating my husband Carl’s birthday became something I also looked forward to. So, for Carl’s birthday this year, I wanted to do something with all our family and friends at home. I just wanted to do a fancy dinner and celebrate him.

My mother-in-law came over the day before because she wanted to help me do all the cooking. I didn’t mind because Carl’s family had always been good to me, and I got along well with them.