I am not much of a movie lover at all. However the 2005 movie Monster-in-law left me in stitches!
I laughed and laughed at the shenanigans of an overbearing mother-in-law who met her match in her assertive daughter-in-law.
Why are most in-law relationships so prone to much drama and tension?
There’s never a shortage of ‘wahala’ especially between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law in a lot of marriages.
Let me share some funny quotes I came across that will make you smile. Enjoy…
On a more serious note though, I think the labels we stick on people in our minds is what influences how we relate with them.
To a large extent, how you perceive a person in your mind will go a long way to determine whether you will be more gracious towards them or be less co-operative.
Many couples already carry a biased mindset about in-laws. So at the slightest irritation, they go into self-defense mode and begin to react, instead of responding in a manner that will keep things from escalating.
Hot Tip:
The next time an in-law rubs you the wrong way, ask yourself “if this was my brother/ sister/mother/father etc, how would I handle this situation?
Relationships with in-laws don’t have to be tumultuous.
…to be continued
Rooting For Your Marital Success,
Dele Bamgboye
