Now before you get some ridiculous image of a gorgeous young thing (ahem – that would be me), being bound in holy matrimony to some dirty old man (somebody of a similar vintage to Sean Connery, Hugh Hefner or the like) – let me explain. It wasn’t always so!
The hubster and I have been married for 23 years and over that time have gotten to know each other’s families quite well. (Never mind the fact that we refer to them as the outlaws – it’s said in affection – honest!)
I have long thought there was some truth in the saying that girls often look to marry a man like their father – because I could see a lot of similarities between the hubster, and my Dad. They are both real gentlemen, clean cut, and considerate. They are both handymen, and have a gift for making and modifying things for the house and yard. They share an interest in building and racing remote control boats (don’t yawn!). And, most importantly, they both adore *ME* – oh, and our two kids as well!
However, being men, it took them a little while to cotton on to all the things they have in comon – but these days, I think it’s safe to say that my hubster and my Dad are BFF’s. So much so that when my Dad rings, hubster will chat to him for an hour and then hang up – without my Dad even thinking to ask to talk to me. Hello?! It’s enough to make any Number One Child, and beloved daughter, pout!
Seriously though, I’m just really pleased that they get along so well.
How does your hubster get along with your parents?