
1. Remember that your mother-in-law is always going to be your husband’s mother.
It may be frustrating sometimes to
see the way that your mother-in-law is offering your husband unsolicited
advice or treating him as being younger than he is. Remember, though,
that she is still his mother and that she always will be. It is hard to
automatically turn off being a mother. There may be many things that she
would like to do that she does not, and you don’t even know about them.
You will be better able to handle the situation when you put her
behavior into this context.
Read: How to deal with a different crazy: Mother-in-laws
2. Include your mother-in-law whenever you can.
2. Include your mother-in-law whenever you can.
In-laws often feel that they are on
the outside of their children’s lives looking into them — especially the
mothers of sons. Your mother-in-law will feel more secure with your
place in her son’s life if you can include her wherever possible. She
will appreciate your willingness to involve her and be more likely to
reach out to you if you include her in your family as well.
3. Give your mother-in-law some time alone with your husband.
3. Give your mother-in-law some time alone with your husband.
Your husband’s time may be scarce
and you would like it for yourself and your children. Chances are,
though, that you still get more of his time than his mother does, as it
should be. Try to share when you can. Giving your mother-in-law some
time alone with her son may be one of the best gifts she ever received.
Advice for mothers-In-law:
1. Stand back and let your son have his own family.
Advice for mothers-In-law:
1. Stand back and let your son have his own family.
The thing that your daughter-in-law
wants more than anything is the opportunity to have her own family. She
cannot do that if you keep your son tightly attached to you. Give them
the space to have their own family. Let them establish their own holiday
traditions, raise their children the way that they see fit, and manage
their own decisions. You will find that your son will be more likely to
come around under these conditions, and that you will gain a daughter as
well.
2. Let your daughter — in-law make her own mistakes.
2. Let your daughter — in-law make her own mistakes.
So she makes some mistakes. You
probably did when you were first married, too. She will learn though,
and she will love you all the more if you do not point them out to her.
3. Respect the fact that your daughter-in-law is the mother of your grandchildren.
3. Respect the fact that your daughter-in-law is the mother of your grandchildren.
It may be more than tempting to say
something when you believe what is best for your own grandchildren is at
stake because you do not agree with your daughter-in-law’s actions. But
respect the fact that she is their mother, and she is the one who is
responsible for them. You may have to leave the room sometimes in order
to keep your thoughts to yourself, but it is usually for the best in the
long run.
Advice for sons:
1. You may need to step in when your wife and mother are at odds
1. You may need to step in when your wife and mother are at odds
No one wants to get involved in
someone else’s conflict, but your wife needs your support. If your
mother and wife are not getting along, you will need to step in and say
something to one or both of them. Your mother will listen to you more
than she will listen to your wife. Help your wife in making the
transition to being a part of your family.
Advice for fathers-in-law:
1. Support your wife in her effort to let go of your son.
1. Support your wife in her effort to let go of your son.
You may occasionally need to remind
your wife of her need to let your son be independent. That is your
responsibility to your wife and to your son as he becomes a man and
marries. Be there for both of them, and welcome your daughter-in-law
into the family while you are at it. You will find that you gain a
daughter in the process
source: familyshare.com
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