Warm feeling

Agree with everyone, it is heart warming, enjoy your relationship.

I had something similar happen to me, as my dil said she loved me on her wedding day. I was stunned, so didnt reply, just kissed her on the cheek
When I told my son how worried I was about not replying, he said Oh she was probably tipsy and wont remember!😂
I wasnt quite sure what to think after that!

That's wonderful downtoearth I can understand exactly how good you feel now.
A positive story about a daughter in law for a change.

How lovely. I was in the same position but now feel my DiL has warmed to me too. It took patience but it paid off.

That is heart warming, I am so pleased for you. Clearly you handled the situation well! You must be so happy - great news.

How lovely for you, you are obviously a patient and very kind lady who realised your DiL needed time to know you and grow to love you.

We are all different, and cannot instantly love and trust our in-laws on sight.

Paid off, not payed off

That's good to hear. Well done with the patience - it payed off. Long may the good relations continue.