Most people hate their in-laws. You don't need their approval.

I moved 7 hours from all of my family and friends, to start a new career making double what I was before. So I'm motivated to make it worth my while.

As I've gotten older and started to pay off assets, like my car, my phone, having a nice place to live, etc. I'm now more motivated to not lose the comfortable life I've designed for myself. The only thing that could really take away my current comfort level, is losing my source of income.