How to Live With Your Mother-In-Law

Put a positive spin on what some people view as an intolerable situation. If you are having trouble living with your mother-in-law, learn a few simple strategies. Make your circumstances more comfortable for you and everyone involved and you could at least keep the peace. You might even turn out to be friends.

Instructions

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      Sit down with your mother-in-law and ask her expectations of you. Tell her what yours are of her so that neither of you will expect too much or too little. Be specific.

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      Discuss boundaries. Both you and your mother-in-law should know what is acceptable or not. For example, if using your toothpaste crosses the line let her know up front.

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      Keep personal violations to a minimum by giving her the infractions list. For example, talking negative to the children about either parent is a strict violation.

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      Go over the house rules. Cover things like grocery shopping or doing chores.

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      Keep financial deals between you and the bank. Borrowing money can cause families to fight. Use discretion and only lend or borrow if it is absolutely necessary.

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      Pick your battles. Don't be so quick to judge or argue and think before you speak. Even when you are annoyed with something your mother-in-law did evaluate the damage and determine the wisdom of making an issue out of it.

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      Get rid of resentments. There is no benefit in harboring anger. If something has happened that you just can't live with talk to your mother-in-law directly to resolve it immediately.

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