Since time immemorial in many cultures it has been thought: to marry children - to become related to families. In Russia, a new marriage union also meant the emergence of many blood relatives. Sisters and brothers of husband and wife, as well as parents, uncles and aunts were considered to be "close" to each other. Often, all relatives regularly communicated, and on holidays gathered together at a huge table. Today, large and friendly families are a real rarity. Many of us also do not know who to call a daughter-in-law correctly, and whom - a brother. And who is the son-in-law?
New relative of the bride's parents
When the couple's relationship has reached its climax, and the marriage agreement has been reached, the young man showing interest in the girl is called the bridegroom. His beloved is appropriate to call his bride. These definitions show the relationship of young people in pairs to each other. However, third parties can also talk about them, for example: "My fiancé's fiancée is coming" or "This is my son's bride." After marriage, the newlyweds become relative to each other husband and wife. And who is the son-in-law? This word her husband's daughter called her parents. In short, the son-in-law is the daughter of a daughter. The wife of the son to his parents after the wedding is his daughter-in-law.
When is it still appropriate to use the definition of "son-in-law"?
Sometimes other members of her family use a short definition of her husband's daughter. It is considered appropriate if the wife's wife-in-law calls her sisters. Use this word can and the brothers of the wife in relation to her husband. In the Russian language today there is no single word for determining the degree of kinship between the spouses of siblings in relation to each other. Therefore, if it is necessary to explain who the husband of the sister and the wife of this woman's brother are to one another, one can also use a universal definition. And yet in the modern world the following answer to the question of who the son-in-law is: the spouse of the daughter / sister is most popular. To determine the more "complex" kinship, usually deployed proposals with explanations are used.
Alternative options for the name of her husband's daughter
In our country, the relationship between son-in-law and mother-in-law is a popular topic for not the most decent jokes. Therefore, many do not like these definitions of related relationships. Often the parents of the wife can be heard: the son-in-law is our son. Accordingly, the husband in this case names the parents of his wife "mother" and "father." If between new relations the relations are not so close, more formal appeals will be more appropriate. Remember that detailed explanations of related relationships are also permissible, for example: "This is my daughter's husband" or "My wife's parents say ..."
Folklore and real relationships in the family
About how the mother-in-law and the son-in-law relate to each other, many proverbs and anecdotes are composed. Unfortunately, in reality these relatives are not always supportive of each other. There are several reasons for such antipathy: of course, Mom and Dad want all the best for their child and therefore can pick and choose the daughter. A young husband is difficult to quickly adapt after marriage and understand that he, an adult male, there were second parents who were ready to assess his actions and "teach life." And yet both sides should tolerate each other and try to find a common language. Only by discarding all prejudices and trying to get to know each other better, you can make friends and really become one family. Observe simple rules of mutual respect and try to prevent conflicts in time. And then, quite possibly, one day the mother of the wife herself will say: "Who is the son-in-law? At me one more son! "Or the husband, speaking about mother of the spouse, the first will name it instead of" mother-in-law "the affectionate word" mum ".