“The mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationship is one of the most complicated human connections. It comes with a built-in conflict before the relationship even begins: two radically different views of the same man. One woman always will see him first as a man; the other always will see him first as her child.
“Understanding these perspectives is the first step to having a smooth in-law connection. However, as I began visiting with women who have successful relationships, I discovered they all shared an attitude that moves beyond this basic understanding. In each relationship, one of the women involved gave a “gift” to the other woman.
“For most of them, it wasn’t given easily, but through a determination of their will. I discovered, too, that it didn’t matter whether the giver was the younger or older woman. To my surprise, it didn’t even seem to matter if the gift was acknowledged. It just mattered that one of the women was willing to give.”
The above statements were made by Elizabeth Graham, who wrote the article, “The Other Woman …How to live in harmony with your mother-in-law or daughter-in-law.”
The article is featured on the web site for Today’s Christian Woman.
To read the beginning of the article along with the rest of what Elizabeth had to say on this subject, along with other related topics, click onto the link below:
Another article, posted on the Crosswalk.com explains more on this subject. To read what it has to say, please click onto the web site link provided below:
Mother-in-Laws and Daughter-in-Laws CAN Get Along
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(SOUTH AFRICA) My mother in law is very manipulative and demanding she likes control. How do I handle this?
(USA) How can a couple begin a marriage together when they live with the brides mom? It’s not necessary! Mom’s not senile or dying! (mom’s giving her the house) He’s 35, she’s 40; her second marriage; he had hopes… sure they’re both half grown, but they wanted to grow together. It was just a civil union – nothing religious, so much in common.
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Lee-Ann- You and your hubby must blend YOUR personalities, dreams, and decisions or it will not be YOUR marriage. Mom needs to make a productive life of her own; get her involved in an activity outside her home like a charity that NEEDS her.