Dear Daughter-in-Law,

I am often asked what kind of men I want my sons to become. Although they are my children, I am aware that I am not just raising children, but future men.

One day, they will become husbands and fathers, and I am preparing them for these roles.

It is my responsibility to shape them to support a family and to build a meaningful life. I do not know you yet, but I love you.

I love you because you love my son, and he, in turn, loves you. I know that although he is my son, one day you will take my place beside him.

You will hold his hand, you will kiss him goodnight, and with you, he will share his fears. I always wanted a daughter, and you will be that person.

Just as you mean the world to your parents, my children mean the world to me. I hope you are kind and well-mannered.

I hope that you first love yourself, as that is the most important form of love.

I pray that you are protected by God and that my son sees you as a gift. I hope you respect yourself.

Be honest and say what you think, stand up against injustice, and be encouraging.

I know I make many mistakes, but I am teaching my child to love you. He, too, is human and will make mistakes, so give him space and the chance to make things right.

He will not complete you, just as you will not complete him, but by accepting each other’s flaws and supporting each other, you will grow stronger together.

I will share all my secrets with you so that you can love him. I will teach him how fragile a woman’s heart is and that, once broken, it can never be fully mended.

I pray that my son never breaks your heart. I will teach him what respect and honor mean. I want him to be a brave, honest, and God-fearing man.

I hope he follows his dreams, and I want the same for you.

I will always remind him of what it means to respect a woman, and that, before being his, you are the Lord’s and your parents’.

I hope you build a beautiful life together and never give up on each other. There will be days when you doubt him.

But I hope you remember what has kept you together for so long. Years will pass before we meet, but I already love you and pray for you. When we meet, I will love you even more.

With love,
Your Mother-in-Law.

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