Family

Since I have been married three times, I am an expert on mother-in-laws. My current one is the best by far. For several reasons… First of all, she does not speak English. So, when she gets angry with me or…
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An overbearing mother-in-law may be a wife’s greatest nightmare, and yet it is an all-too-common occurrence.  How a woman chooses to deal with such a situation can set the tone for the relationship and influence whether harmony can be reached…
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You may very much want to please your in-laws.  Different couples will make this easier or harder on you, and the following are some gestures that may please them. Make them feel welcome It can be difficult for parents to…
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It can be really tough to track down relatives that you have not seen or heard from for a long time. It can be even tougher if the relative(s) you are searching for, you have never met in person or…
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One of the things that many newlyweds fail to note is that their in-laws are human beings too, and are thus just as prone to human emotions as anyone else. They can feel pain, and anger, fear and jealousy;  the…
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Family is the strongest unit ever created and one part of the family are the in-laws.  Stereotypically, in-laws have a negative connotation and there are many jokes associated with in-laws.  However, the relationship between a person and their in-laws can…
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 By the virtue of marriage, two wonderful families are brought together and united in oneness, love and friendship. But this doesn’t mean that sometimes there won’t be a few minor disagreements here and there, especially as they are both new…
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How a wife can cope with an overbearing mother-in-law  The issue of in-laws is one which many wives wish did not exist in marriage. This is because it is the bane of many ailing marriages. Many daughters-in-law tend to dislike…
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Having  a good relationship with your in laws most definitely has a positive impact on your martial life. When you meet that special someone and decide that you want to spend the rest of your life with him/her, you are…
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You can’t force someone to like you or mind their own business. Honestly, mother-in-laws can be some of the nosiest, most vindictive people on that planet. The thing about mother-in-laws do have a lot of time and emotion invested in…
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Developing good relationships with neighbors, relatives or anyone should be our first goal in life and the best approach is to aim for something that will be complimentary or might make them smile. The relationship doesn’t necessarily have to be…
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Good Relationship Good relationship with in-laws makes life pleasant easy and free from tension. It is desirable to establish friendly atmosphere with persons directly related. In laws enter one’s life and therefore adjustments may be difficult depending upon how one…
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 NEIGHBOUR Who is our neighbour ? There he is. We meet him in the street, at work, on the bus, or even over the garden wall. We also know him through different print media, the internet, different statistics, or even…
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The relationship between parents-in-law and daughters-in-law can be one fraught with difficulties. This is particularly the case between mothers and daughters-in-law. Often a combination of wanting to be liked and wanting to be independent is a recipe for arguments and…
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After eight years of marriage to my wonderful husband (love you dear), I can most definitely say that having a healthy, positive relationship with your in laws has a direct positive impact on a marriage. I have a wonderful and…
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Kindness is the main key to befriending your step child. Trust is another key ingredient. Mutual respect is also, important. Equal treatment is a must. Including a step child is a goal, showing true interest in their lives is necessary….
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The norm now is blended families. It is very difficult to find a family that has all the original members still together. Blended families bring on a new set of issues different from that of the intact family. Blended families…
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A mother-in-law might be a nasty, bitter, jealous twisted soul or a lovely, caring, helpful lady you get to know and love. Even the lovely ones have their faults. So, how do you develop a good relationship with your mother-in-law?…
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For those of us who are blessed to have a child or given the responsibility of looking after a child, it is our duty to look after that child and make him or her feel wanted and loved. Here are…
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I am a daughter-in-law myself and I am a mother-in-law to the wives of my two sons. I already experienced both worlds and this makes me feel obligated to impart some ideas about this, to reconcile these two different worlds….
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Discipline of a stepchild is a prerequisite conversation prior to marriage. Before you walk down the aisle and exchange your vows, you should have already had the conversation about how you discipline each other’s children and make sure you are…
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Before getting married, I had to earn the respect of my husbands parents. They had never met me before I moved to New York and they were very skeptical of me. However, once they met me, they found out how…
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Getting married means not only getting a spouse, but a mother in law as well. The rift between mothers and the spouses of their children is so common place it has become the stuff of legends. Just because you have…
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Disciplining any child can prove both frustrating and challenging. at times. With society deeming most disciplinary actions immoral and inappropriate nowadays, most parents are afraid to even mildly scold their children, let alone discipline their step-children. Before you can effectively…
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Good questions to ask children when we want more than an “automatic” reply are questions that will stimulate their interest, show our empathy or demonstrate our caring and concern for them. Using some imagination we can come up with questions…
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Getting along with a son-in-law may be easy or difficult depending on your personalities. No matter whether you think that he is the “best thing since sliced bread” or you wish your daughter had chosen someone else, it is important…
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If hate is a crime I would totally be put to death. My mother in-law is the biggest pain I have ever dealt with. I would say I really do hate her and I try not to say hate it…
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Marc and I were engaged after we had been dating for almost five months. When I fell in love with Marc and his son, Ryan (age 10 when we met), I thought that it would be easy to be a…
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How to get your new in- laws to treat you with respect   He’s handsome or she’s beautiful and they have all the qualities that you have been looking for in the man or woman of your dreams. Your family and…
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One of the best ways to keep your relatives from meddling in your personal affairs, is not to give them too much information to begin with. If you quite often spill the beans on all of your personal stuff, at…
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