The relationship one has with their in-laws can be fraught and perplexing, friendly and intimate, polite and distant. They’re not the people you’ve chosen to bind yourself to, but you’re still inextricably linked as long as you’re with your partner. In-laws enjoy all the trappings and status of family, but aren’t quite. Spending time with them can feel obligatory and not totally enjoyable. At the same time, there are no clearly defined expectations for what in-law relationships should look like, beyond the stereotypes. So what do you owe your partner’s families of origin? They may not be your family, but they’re probably going to be in your life in some form or fashion. They might never be a proxy for your own mother or sibling, but that doesn’t mean they can’t come close. Read more from senior reporter Allie Volpe: https://voxdotcom.visitlink.me/bkwQsj