Simple steps to survive a marriage with difficult in-laws
By Jennine Estes
Does your body cringe when your future in-laws appear on your caller ID? Do you avoid contact with the future in-laws as much as possible because you can’t stand the drama? And when you spend time with them, you can’t wait to leave? Does this sound familiar? If so, you aren’t alone.
Thousands of couples face this issue on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Marriage isn’t just between you and your fiancé; you’re also marrying the entire family. The wedding date is getting closer and you are ready to tie the knot and commit your entire life with your partner.
But what happens when your partner comes with baggage: the dramatic in-laws?
It’s very common for couples to complain and get frustrated with their partner’s parents. Here are a few tips on how to survive your marriage (and life) with the future drama in-laws:
Get Your Partner’s Help
If you’re struggling with an issue involving your future in-laws, get your partner’s help to address the issue. Get your fiancé’s support and share your struggles. Ask for help. Your partner survived a life with his or her parents — find out how. You may discover the issue you face is common with the parents and has nothing to do with you personally. This issue with the future in-laws is a great opportunity for you and your partner to become a team. Take this as a challenge and learn how to handle the drama together. I dare you!
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