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How to Get Along With a Father-in-Law
You might feel like your father-in-law is a shoo-in for the role of inquisitor general or a visit with the new dad may seem to border on the United Nation's definition of torture. However, he’s an...
View ArticleHow to Stop In-Laws From Moving In
Visits with in-laws can be stressful for a couple and place unneeded tension on the marriage. Even more traumatic is when your in-laws decide that they want to move in with you and your spouse. Learn...
View ArticleHow to Ignore In-Laws
Although in-laws can cause problems with their intrusiveness and unwelcome opinions, the real concern stems from the issues in-laws can cause between married couples. When these problems start to...
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How to Welcome Your New Daughter-in-law Into the Family
You've been the number one lady in your son's life, but now that he's getting married his wife will become his primary focus. Instead of viewing this negatively, remember that there are now two...
View ArticleHow to Get Rid of In-Laws
In-laws are known for over-staying their welcome, eating all your food and nagging you to the point of insanity. If they've been around for weeks, and you can't figure out how to get them to go home,...
View ArticleHow to Address Your Mother In Law
Mom? Mrs. T? Nothing at all? If you've recently married, you need to decide how to address your spouse's mother. You don't want to seem too formal or too friendly, and you certainly don't want to be...
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How to Make Friends With Your In-Laws
When you marry someone, whether you like it or not, you marry their family too. Many spouses dread the holidays when they have to interact with their in-laws. Wives often have trouble dealing with...
View ArticleHow to Deal With a Crazy Mother in Law
Sometimes one of the most difficult things about being married is not the marriage itself, but the in-laws that come with it. If you have been having a hard time dealing with a critical or overbearing...
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How to Deal With In-Law Anxiety
If the time spent with your in-laws feels like an exercise in defense, it’s time to draw the line. However, it’s important to remember that if your in-laws are having issues with you, those are their...
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Etiquette for Sending Flowers to a Brother-In-Law's Funeral
One way that someone can show sympathy for the loss of a friend or family member is by sending flowers for the funeral. Flowers are almost always appropriate; an exception being if the family requests...
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How to Survive Living With Your In-Laws
Losing a job, relocation or having a medical emergency are just some of the reasons why you might find yourself having to live with extended family members. It happens from time to time, when you need...
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How to Write a Thank You Note to Your Mother-in-Law
Whether for a generous gift or a simple treat, thanking your mother-in-law with a personal note lets her know you recognize and appreciate what she does for you. It's easy to take family members for...
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Birthday Greetings for Daughter-in-Laws
The tenuous relationship between daughter-in-law and mother-in-law is one that has been explored and parodied in popular culture for decades. In reality, however, most mothers and daughters-in-law get...
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Mother-In-Law & Daughter-In-Law Issues
Adding the loaded title “in-law” to a relationship adds another facet of complication as two families merge, bringing with them different ideas and different ways of living. Although these differences...
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Anniversary Gift Ideas for In-Laws
After you get married, it may feel important to give the right impression to your spouse's parents, and getting them a good anniversary present could be one way of showing them you care. General gifts...
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How to Deal With the Mother of the Groom
Your wedding dress is elegant, the ceremony flowers are brilliant and your groom-to-be is dashingly handsome. There's just one final issue facing you on your wedding day: your mother-in-law. Your...
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How to Deal With a Rude Sister-in-Law
You didn't invite your sister-in-law into the family, however your brother did. She may have other stellar qualities, but having good manners isn't one of those qualities. It is a challenge to maintain...
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How to Deal With In-Laws Who Favor One Grandchild
When grandparents favor one child over another, it can be heartbreaking and confusing for the grandchildren and parents alike. When the situation involves your in-laws, it further complicates matters,...
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How to Cope With a Nagging Mother-in-Law
Marriage includes a new relationship with your partner's family. Sometimes, in-laws can be difficult to handle. Many times, mother-in-laws may have trouble 'letting go," which can lead to unexpected...
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How to Deal With a Jealous Mother-in-Law
Tension between mothers-in-law and their daughters-in-law is unfortunately common. Jealousy is a likely possibility, as a result of uncertainty about what to expect, and what the motives and intentions...
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How to Deal With a Manipulative Daughter-in-Law
Mother and daughter-in-law conflicts can range from general disagreements to passive-aggressiveness and manipulation. Perhaps you have unmet expectations of one another. You may have brought up your...
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How to Write a Letter of Thanks to a Daughter-In-Law
A handwritten letter of thanks is a great way to show appreciation to your daughter-in-law. The Emily Post Institute suggests that thank you notes are always appropriate, especially when you received a...
View ArticleHow to Deal With an Immature Mother-in-Law You Live With
Having a disagreeable, immature mother-in-law puts a lot of strain on you and your spouse. When she lives with you, that tension multiplies. While she may drive you crazy and leave you feeling hurt, it...
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How to Deal With Really Mean In-Laws
Some parents struggle to accept their child is grown up and has a life independent of them. Therefore, rather than welcoming their child's partner into the family, they view her as competition for...
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How to Deal With a Selfish Daughter-in-Law
The minute your son starts to date, the ultimate concern nags in the back of your mind: you worry that the woman he chooses as his wife will not be the right fit for him or for your family....
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How to Build a Good Relationship Between a Daughter-in-Law & a Mother-in-Law
Developing a good relationship between a daughter-in-law and a mother-in-law is an important part of family life. A close connection between a husband's mother and his wife can also strengthen his...
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How to Cope With a Rude Daughter-in-Law
If you're dealing with a rude daughter-in-law, it can be very difficult to see a way of working things out. Communication can be fraught and you don't want to lose your relationship with your son and...
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How to Make Your Mother-in-Law Feel Included During Pregnancy
Regardless of your relationship with your mother-in-law, she is about to become your child's grandmother. The fact that you want to involve her in your pregnancy already speaks volumes for your...
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