A lady kissing her mother-in law (photo/ kiss100.co.ke)
Knowing how to deal with difficult mother-in-laws can really save your marriage. More so, when you cannot avoid living near them or living with them in the same house. Here are simple tricks you can use to deal with some of these difficult mother-in laws:
Let them know that you cherish their child
This should always be your number one rule. Most of mother-in-laws will fear for their child’s life, hence would want to be protective of them from you. Once you prove to them that you love, honor, adore and take good care of their child, all they can do is keep off your way.
Always do as they do
If you have to go and live at their home place, be ready to let go of all your customs and beliefs. Build trust in them by adopting all they do, and maybe want you to do. Get to know them better to live together in peace.
Set your boundaries
You have started a new life with their son or daughter, set rules in your house. Setting boundaries with your mother-in-laws will allow you keep a good relationship with them. Even though, treat them with a lot of respect but still let them know the rules of the house.
Realize that it is not a contest
Once you realize that you cannot compete with them, learn how to avoid their way as you concentrate on what you are supposed to do. As times goes on, they will realize you are never shaken by what they do, and they will cool it down. Do them good until they feel bad about how they treat you.
Be their jewel and their crown
Be the son or daughter that they can be proud of, that they can turn to in their hard times. Helping them despite how they see you could make them change their perspective about you in future.