FYI, I hit the mother-in-law jackpot. Also, I love my son-in-law and daughters-in-law and want to keep our relationships happy.
This talk had some good counsel. Here are a few of my favorite points:
Mothers-in-law want more connection and daughters-in-law want more space. DILs, the more you include, the less they intrude. MILs, the more you intrude, the more they will want to exclude.
Treat daughters-in-law and sons-in-law just like your children.
Mothers-in-law want thanks and daughters-in-law want praise.
Quit Taking it Personally. (Q-Tip)
Treat your mother-in-law the same as you would your mother, including equal time with grandchildren and family gatherings.
Don’t intrude in a marriage or offer unsolicited advice about raising children.
Respect one another.