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Have your wife explain her position to her parents, and tell them you respect their opinion, but are living your own life
Chief
Honestly, I don’t think this is something you can fix. Your gf needs to figure out how to set boundaries with her family. I say this as the now-wife of someone my family didn’t immediately approve of - I told them that we are a package deal, and if they don’t like now-husband or don’t want to see now-husband, they won’t be seeing me either. Partner above everything.
Now, there are some ways you might be able to ease the way a little. Can you start watching a show they also like to have some common interests? Do you like some of the same sports? I have almost nothing in common with my in-laws, but I find that generally asking them about themselves and remembering their interests helps our conversations.
Enthusiast
You should've had something to do with it. As a couple you should discuss what your wants and needs are and part of that is figuring out where you want to build a life together. I would focus on strengthening your relationship first and then come up with a plan for how to deal with her parents. She knows her parents best so her involvement in fixing things is important. I also think them seeing you two as a united front will help.
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It will be. You two can figure out the best approach together. I think the key is understanding what the deeper issue is for her parents being upset. Some parents are overbearing and some have concerns that when eased they let up. Most importantly don't let this become an issue in your relationship.
Take a trip out together to spend time with them
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I've done it a couple times. We haven't clicked on a personal level yet. There are some things we have to work through. They come from a very working-class background and were small business owners. I come from a very different background. I'm struggling to find things to connect with them on but I know that I have to take this advice.
Her mom is a bit older and has become a little paranoid about losing her daughter to someone else. There are definitely some elements of enmeshment present.