Reply #1: I really enjoy hanging out with my ex father in law. He's a good guy

[Bucky]

If there ever came a big conflict between me & my ex, I expect him to take her side--that's cool. She utterly loathes me and makes no secret (in fact makes quite a big show of her enmity) about it. But her dad & I are on the best of terms.

I rarely hear of anyone who dislikes their in-laws. Most people welcome new members into their family without judgment or jealousy. Whenever I do hear of a friend with in-law issues, it's invariably because they were manipulative, controlling parents who don't know how to encourage their own kids' independence or happiness.