My wife & their parents family takes me for granted, while gives so much attention & respect to my wife's elder sister husband simply because he fights a lot with my wife's sister, doesn't care and gives warning to leave them, but my wife's family makes lot of effort to keep him happy. In the whole process I feel ignored and not respected as compared to him.
Am I Overthinking or I can do something to overcome this?

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This is your life and as harsh as it may sound, unfortunately no one other than yourself can do things to fix it. Make this point very clear to your wife that this is how you have been feeling. Maybe something can come out of that discussion. Maybe you will get to know a lot more about it which would help you to make a decision. And if you both think there is a scope to fix it, then do it. And if no resolution comes out, you know what to do next. You are not held at a gunpoint to keep a marriage where you are clearly undervalued

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It’s good if you both discuss this with some elderly relatives. Follow with a professional if needed

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If they don’t have sons, they may be treating him like elder son. They will give priority or act so, as if they are considering his suggestions.
It is also that second daughter tries to make sure things are under control as she has seen her elder sister closely.

I have multiple such examples in my extended family.

But this is not something you need to worry or overthink. If you mind your other priorities and just only be available when their family actually needs you, you won’t get that feeling anymore.

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Discuss this with your wife that what message does it send?
That beat threaten your daughter and we will treat you with respect.
Keep her happy and you are nothing to us.

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I am wondering what will you do if two brothers are married to two sisters and such scenario comes up😅

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Say as it is to your wife and discuss with family…sometimes being aggressive is not bad to take control over the situations. so be expressive every time

Respect is must but on the other hand you also need to think on other factors too. Like, if this overthinking is causing any issues in your marital life or has the bond between you two is shaken/not like before anymore.. How does your wife feels about your thoughts you noticed, does she feels the same way for you like you are getting ignored or less importance ? What steps she has taken or willing to take to make it better ? What steps are you taking to not to make her feel that it's not her fault too but her parents are making mistake. Most importantly, at this stage your wife must be going through a lot due to this situation if she has already noticed this but haven't talked yet about it because both parties are her families (one by blood relation n second you know).

I will suggest to give less importance to this topic, do not let others behavior to have control on your thoughts which will ruin what you have while trying to get what you don't have !!

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