MM, nobody talks crap about my parents... or other things that are sacred for me...a man has obligations not only to his woman but other things in life too. i dont think you would dare to speak badly about your husband's parents.. and if you did and he does not care... i guess everyone views are different then.. but just like I would propect my woman.. ,i would protect my parents.. so "NO" woamn does not trump other sacred things.. just like man does not trumpt them either.. it is one of the sacred things..but not the only one.. and perhaps if she is uncompromising the divorce is the best way for them to move forward. but again.. i dont think one should expect respect without giving respect