In-laws

Can't stand your in-laws? Try these techniques

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:00:00 -0800

Not everyone is blessed with the ideal in-laws. In some cases, you might even wish you could trade yours in entirely. If that sounds like you, we’re here to help. Next time your mother-in-law drives you nuts or your sister-in-law makes a crack about your outfit, try these simple but no-fail techniques.

Snarky comments for your not-so-nice mother-in-law

Kat Hobza — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:00:00 -0800

Your mother-in-law is a real b****. Welcome to the high percentage of other women who find themselves in the same post-matrimony trap. When mom-in-laws step over the line, sometimes all they need is a little push back. If your hubby’s mother is more dragon-in-law than mom-in-law, here’s some inspiration for standing your ground…

Overbearing in-laws during pregnancy

Christina Holt — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:01:00 -0800

You announced your pregnancy to your family and all of the sudden, your mother-in-law starts calling you daily, emailing you pregnancy articles and parenting tips, and asking if she can help you shop for the nursery. You've barely had the time to wrap your head around the fact that your body is incubating a tiny human, so this may come as a big shock to your system.

How to confront overbearing grandparents

Michelle Maffei — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:31:00 -0700

Whether they're your parents or your partner's parents, communicating with grandparents who refuse to follow the rules you set for your kiddos is no easy feat. So, how do you guide the relationship your children and grandparents have without waging a huge family war? From how to communicate your rules on parenting to taking your parents' feelings into consideration, find out how to confront overbearing grandparents the right way.

4 Tactics for handling parenting criticism from the in-laws

Michelle Maffei — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:45:00 -0700

Love your in-laws but cannot stand all of the opinions they seem to offer up when it comes to your little ones? Unsolicited parenting advice is hard enough to swallow, but when it comes in the form of criticism from your spouse’s family it can really turn up the heat in the room. Should you turn the other cheek or politely disagree? Find out how to handle parenting criticism from the in-laws without launching World War III.

Maintaining a relationship with your ex-in-laws

Lois Tarter — Tue, 03 May 2011 12:13:00 -0700

Once your “divorce day” occurs, it’s best not to contact your ex. Since you have severed ties, there is really no reason or need to see each other, especially if you don’t have children together. In fact, it’s an important time for individual healing. Creating space is one of the best ways to move on and start a new life. However, what do you do when you don’t want to be divorced from your in-laws?

How to discuss your wedding budget

OneWed.com — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 09:16:00 -0800

Let's face it: Talking about money just isn't fun. Once the blush of getting engaged has faded a little, you and your groom, and possibly your parents, need to have some serious discussions about money, your wedding budget, and your priorities.

8 Ways to make his family love you as much as he does

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:03:00 -0800

You've met a great guy, you two totally click, and you're pretty sure he's the one. There's just one little glitch: You still need to meet his family. To help you avoid potential disaster when meeting his mom , we've come up with some tips that will make them love you .

Your relationship with your in-laws

Tristan Coopersmith — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:49:00 -0800

Just because you've found the perfect husband doesn't mean he was raised by perfect parents. In fact, preferring elective surgery to dinner with your in-laws is rather common; it doesn't make for very happy marriage dynamics, though. So, now is the time to raise your head high, accept that your in-laws aren't going to change, figure out how to put the negativity in the past, turn over a new leaf and learn to love -- or at least tolerate -- your mama- and papa-in-law. Everyone, including you, will be much better off for it.

I really hate my in-laws

Melissa Chapman — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:57:00 -0700

I never thought I'd be in this position. In fact, growing up with a mother who had a tense, acrimonious relationship with her own in-laws I vowed I would never repeat her mistakes. Of course, being 5 years old, I don't think I fully grasped the gravity of the situation, nor did I understand the complex back story that shapes most relationships. But at that age -- when your basic understanding of the world is uncluttered by years of arguments and heinous hatred that, once spewed, can never be retracted -- you cannot conceive of a period in your life where all won't be rose-colored and the words 'I'm sorry' are not a cure-all.