5 Tips For Having A Great Relationship With Your Mother-In-Law
The mother-in-law daughter-in-law battle has been going on since centuries and we see no end in sight. Whether you like it or not, your mother-in-law will definitely have a bearing on you. This may be in terms of her behavior, needs or even random requests and visits. Learn these top 5 ways by which you can keep yourself in your mother-in-law’s good books and have an excellent relationship with her.
1. Don’t expect too much from her – She is not your mum
Unrealistic expectations can drag a relationship down like an anchor to a boat. If there is a single most important thing that you must remember while dealing with your mother-in-law, it is that she is not your mum. Don’t expect her to go out of her way to make you feel happy or at ease. Of course, it will be a pleasant surprise if she does, but don’t expect it. Expectations ruin relationships and this is what you need to understand.
2. Discuss common problems
No matter how badly we women fight, we always seem to have common problems, don’t we? Take advantage of this and discuss your nitty gritty problems with her. Have you ever thought that even she faces day-to-day issues in the household or the kitchen? She’s a woman too! So discuss those issues, ask for advice and pave the way for a lovely relationship.
3. Express your feelings
Think of a colleague at work that you don’t get along with. How would you feel if she came to you one fine day and confided her intimate feelings to you? You’d be taken aback, wouldn’t you? And the more that happens, the more sympathetic you will feel towards her. This will probably remove the ‘bit**’ tag that she’s got in your view. Won’t it? Practice the same with your mother-in-law. Express your feelings and allow her to express hers too. It is a sure shot way to get yourself in her good books.
