How to Have A Good Relationship With In-Laws

Your relationship with your in-laws can be good, and even great, depending up on how you want it to be. It may not be entirely up to you, but since you're the one reading this article, let's start there.

Things You'll Need

• A good attitude

Instructions

1. 

   Talk positively about your spouse in front of your in-laws. All parents want to know that their child is wonderful. This will make them happy and, in turn, feel good about you.

2. 

   Refuse to display your 'dirty laundry' in front of your in-laws. Even if your marriage is going through very tough times hold back from talking about the bad things that their child has done. When you have resolved the problems in your marriage, your in-laws will still remember the negative things you said about their child.

3. 

   Be respectful and courteous to your in-laws. This includes being considerate of their needs. Don't leave the kids at their house for hours on end. While your in-laws no doubt love their grandkids, don't let your children overstay their welcome.

4. 

   Spend time with your in-laws and offer to help them. Start pitching in with work that you see needs to be done. Mow and rake the lawn or offer to fix something that you see is broken. They will have nothing but positive things to say about you.

5. 

   Show up at family functions and treat your spouse with respect. This will show your in-laws that you care about and enjoy your spouse and his or her family.

6. 

   Be a helper. Word will get back to the in-laws about what a good husband or wife and father or mother you are. They will have great respect for you.

Tips & Warnings

• Compliment your in-laws but make it real.

• Dressing respectfully can help. If you look like a bum, they may treat you like one.

Resources

• How to Improve Relationships with In-laws
• In Law Problems Can Be Worked Out