Most of the women face post-marital stress due to their relationship with their in-laws. Generations have changed, times have changed but what remains the same is the in-laws problem. No one has ever known how to resolve these issues.
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What we fail to do is to step into their shoes and try to see things with their perspective. We’re so preoccupied with the issues that we’re facing, that we pay lesser attention to the solutions. So, have some sense of empathy and try to approach your in-laws in a solution-oriented manner. Here is quick guideline you can follow for your help…
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1. Accept Your In-Laws Just as They Are
Life is never a bed of roses. You’ll never get everything served on your plate. You have to make adjustments. If you can’t adore them, just accept them for what they are. Just like you can’t change your mom no matter how nagging she is, same goes for your mother-in-law.
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2. Don’t Try to Fit in or Stick Out Either
Don’t try to alienate yourself from the family just because you belong to another family. Try to mix up with them. maintain your own individuality. Don’t give up on the old ways which were a part of your life. But this doesn’t mean that you can oppose each and everything they’re doing. Now you’re a part of the family, cooperate with them.
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3. Don’t Hurt Their Feelings Intentionally
Sometimes, we end up hurting our parents and in-laws unknowingly. You have to realize that just as your parents are growing old, your in-laws are growing old as well. They become overly sensitive. They get hurt easily, especially by their own children. Don’t make them feel left out at any cost.
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4. Practice Mutual Respect
Respect the difference of ideas you have with your in-laws. It is natural to have differences in the families. But this doesn’t mean that one should be putting down either of the family. Practice mutual respect.
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5. Make Compromises at Times
A relationship never flourishes without compromises. At times, you might not agree with their notions. But making compromises at times can be very useful for maintaining peace. Doing a particular deed their way isn’t going to hurt as much as you thought.
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6. Don’t Let Your Husband Act Like a Referee
Keep your man out of the tiffs. They can’t choose between their wives and their family. This will make him frustrated towards his family and subsequently, he will drift away from both of you. Keep the fight within two people only. Don’t involve the third person.
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