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Why Candace Cameron Bure Loves This New Role

Why Candace Cameron Bure Loves This New Role

By Movieguide® Contributor

Candace Cameron Bure explained why she has embraced the role as a mother-in-law despite the bad rap that position has garnered over the years.

“I strive to be a mother-in-love,” Bure told TODAY. “I very much want to be a complement to my children’s marriage. We always hear, ‘Ugh, the mother-in-law’ and we roll our eyes. Mothers-in-law get a bad rap  and there’s a lot of bad mother-in-laws out there!”

“I love my daughter-in-law. She’s so wonderful. I don’t want to be pushy or put pressure on anyone. I just want to be here to encourage, support and love,” Bure continued. “And hopefully, if or when they have kids, to be a great, helpful grandmother.”

Bure’s oldest son, Lev, is the only one of her kids to be married.

“We gained a beautiful daughter and a wonderful family to do life with,” the actress posted following Lev’s marriage to wife Elliott in January. “I have an overwhelming sense of love, joy, peace and contentment thanks to God’s blessing of family and friendship. My heart is so full.”

Her other kids, Natasha and Maksim, are also out of the house, leaving her and her husband, Val, empty nesters.

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“A decision you make when the kids are gone is, ‘Are you going to relearn your spouse and be interested in the things that they’re interested in or try doing new things together? We became best friends again,” Bure said.

“It’s sad when you have a hustling, bustling home and there are always voices and activity going on, to it being quiet,” she continued. “It can feel sad and lonely.”

Thankfully, Bure’s kids have settled in the area and make frequent visits home to spend time with their parents.

“While our house can be empty at times, our house is still very full because my adult children are here all the time  they chose to hang out with us and they like coming over for dinner or going out,” she explained.

As Bure has restrengthened her relationship with Val, she has become more public about the unique challenges they have faced throughout their marriage as a result of her fame.

READ MORE: WHY CANDACE CAMERON BURE ALMOST GAVE UP ACTING


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