Mark & Jane: I think Mark's immediate family needs to wake-up to the harsh reality that one in three conventional marriages between UK citizens, sadly ends in divorce nowadays ... whereas, seldom do we hear of matrimonial break-ups involving Brit/Fil relationships.

Whilst it's plain to see that his parents and siblings clearly recognise the positive impact Jane's love is having on Mark's life, his son and daughter's stubborn reluctance to accept this fact - in spite of her tireless efforts to befriend them - is grossly unfair to Jane and, to my mind, amounts to a form of emotional blackmail on their part.

Hopefully, in time, they will come to their senses - in the full realisation that your love for your new wife, in no way diminishes your inherent paternal feelings towards THEM. Remember, YOU and Jane have EVERY right to YOUR happiness as a couple, Mark!