Six Best Ways To Cope With Difficult In-laws

In the African setting, you cannot underplay the role in-laws play in marriage as they are considered as integral parts of every new family formed and one must learn to cope with the new relationship no matter how difficult it may be.

In-laws are the persons someone becomes related to because of marriage; especially the father, mother or siblings of the husband or wife one is married to. Here are six guides to cope with difficult in-laws.

Maintain good relationship with them

To  maintain good relationship with in-laws is considered  the best way to cope with  those that are seemingly difficult to live with. However, owing to frustration or excessive interference, it is not uncommon to hear some women wish that they would be happier if they didn’t have a mother-in-law at the point of marriage.

Let your partner know when you are not comfortable

When you are not comfortable with what your in-laws are doing, you should mention it to your partner and not assume that he or she knows. Be gentle in your approach so it doesn’t seem like you don’t like his or her family members.

Set boundaries from the outset

 One other way couples can avoid troubles with their in-laws is for them to let their in-laws know what they would not tolerate as a couple, and this should be agreed upon by the couple. For example, a couple can agree that in-laws are not allowed into their bedroom.

Advise your spouse on what to expect

For people who have difficulty in confronting their family members with their partner’s complaints, experts say such persons could also advise their spouse on how to avoid issues with such family members.

When in-laws come and don’t want to go back

This is one of the issues that can be difficult between couples and in-laws but one they would have to cope with. This happens in a situation where the place is more comfortable to them than where they are coming from.  In such a situation the couple must sit down and agree on the gentle approach to adopt without misunderstanding.

Don’t lose your head  with interfering  parents:

There are instances where some mothers-in-law insist on cooking for their children, which could unsettle a wife.  A wise wife in such a situation  would allow her and the moment the mother sees that you are not contending with her, she would let down her guard.

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