To properly review this situation, one must conclude that this dynamic is usually a symptom of a struggling marriage , rather than a standalone love story.
Highlight specific things he does (e.g., "I love how you always listen" or "I love your storytelling"). Acknowledge the Bond:
When you say you love your father-in-law "more," what are you actually measuring? Usually, it is not romantic love. It is likely a combination of:
Spouses are for forging fires with. In-laws are for sitting by the fire with.
When my marriage hits a rocky patch, he is the voice of reason that doesn't take sides.
Never tell your husband, "I wish you were more like your father." This is a relationship-killing phrase. Instead, communicate the direct need. Say, "I feel lonely when we don't talk about our days. I need us to spend 15 minutes checking in with each other every night."