The Sunday Mail
Life Issues
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IT is such a beautiful thing when a mother-in-law truly loves her daughter-in-law and they both establish a cordial relationship.
Often, many young ladies fear they will not click with their mother-in-law when they get married.
This tends to create tension in families.
However, when the daughter-in-law feels embraced, it makes it easy for both to create a healthy relationship.
In this week’s instalment, we discuss this intricate relationship that comes about when a man and woman are united in marriage.
Parents from both sides of the union have to try and be supportive as much as possible for the relationship is not about them but the happiness of their children.
A mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship is crucial to the son because these are the two most important women in his life.
Have you noticed that a sour relationship between the two women causes serious problems in a marriage?
It either forces a son to support his mother over his wife or vice versa and the end result is usually unwanted outcomes.
Some of the key ingredients to creating a healthy mother- and daughter-in-law relationship include communication.
A mother needs to effectively communicate with their daughter-in-law just like they would with their own daughter.
Likewise, the daughter-in-law needs to respect her just like she does her mother.
Also, by being extremely loving in your tone, you will see that the relationship will begin to be easy to navigate.
But, it will be easier for the relationship to be much stronger if they both spend more quality time together.
This helps them know each other better.
Calling, texting or gifting are other ways of genuinely expressing love that can help cement the relationship.
In short, both sides need to express love and accommodate each other as this relationship directly affects a marriage.
Avoid holding grudges or negative thoughts when you want to move and establish a successful relationship.
Instead, aim at creating a better relationship with your mother-in-law or daughter-in-law.
Where there is love, there is fruitfulness; thus, the keyword in this relationship becomes love.
Quote of the week
A mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship is crucial to the son because these are the two most important women in his life.
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