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How to Assert Yourself With In-laws

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Assert Yourself With In-laws
Assert Yourself With In-laws

Nothing causes headaches like in-laws! However, so many of us forget to assert ourselves when appropriate. There is a happy medium when standing up for yourself, so be sure to take the high road!

Difficulty: Challenging
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Lay the groundwork early. If you set a precedent that you are not to be pushed around, then chances are you will gain some respect.

  2. Step 2

    When suggestions are made that you whole heartedly don't agree with, then don't agree to them! Try to compromise, and if that is not possible than say no!

  3. Step 3

    Give your in-laws an honest perception of yourself. If you are not religious, then don't pretend to be! If you are not a Democrat that don't fake that you agree with their political beliefs. Being a phony will only come back to haunt you later. Their son/daughter fell in love with you as you are, so be yourself.

  4. Step 4

    If it is an imposition for your in-laws to stay with you then do not offer. More fighting will occur if you are in the same space, so why not offer to book them a hotel room? Everyone will be happier and sleep better and their visit will be much more pleasurable.

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LuLu12 said

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on 6/30/2008 What a sweetheart. You're just a peach, Miss...whatever your name is.

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