Tag: in-law commandments

In-laws—everyone has them, and there are numerous stories and jokes about how terrible they can be. But, that doesn’t mean it has to come between you and your spouse. Follow these steps and see why you and the in-laws don’t have to be enemies.

1. Don't automatically consider your in-laws competition. Get rid of the stereotype of the meddling mother (or father) in-law. Consider the in-law that is giving advice or offering help may be doing it because she wants to help rather than "meddle" in your personal affairs. In-laws can be a great source of knowledge and assistance.