Dear Pastor,

I would just like to ask you one question. Should I be bothered if my husband's family seems to think that they are better than other people? The reason why I ask this question is because sometimes when I call his dad he just starts boasting about the family history and asking me if my husband tells me this and that. To be honest, I really don't see where that is necessary. Other times, I have to try and find something to say or else there is no conversation.

My mom just calls my husband and talks with him and encourages us with words of wisdom. His family members never call me and do any of the things my mother does. I always have to be the one to call. I love my husband with all my heart and when his family members knew that he was going to get married, they were happy. I am not saying that they aren't now, but can people be that stuck up?

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My husband is in Jamaica and I am here in the United Kingdom. I miss him and I love him. I am just bothered as to why his side of the family can't show the same interest as my mom? Or maybe I am just being foolish about the whole thing. I know you cannot force people to do what they don't want to do. Have a nice and blessed day.

T., United Kingdom

Dear T.,

Some people are friendlier than others. Your husband's side of the family stays to themselves and don't mix very well. I am glad that they have accepted you as his wife and you need to accept that and appreciate it. You should continue to call them to find out how they are doing, but you should not be worried because they are not as friendly with you as you would like them to be.

Pastor