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Yourwedding dayshould be all about you and your partner.
Everyone in attendance should be rooting for you and supportive of your wishes.
Below, youll find all of the details, as well as some of the replies frustrated readers shared.
And psychologistTerri Apterfound that a whopping 75% of couples admit that theyve experienced tension with an in-law.
So its no surprise that these conflicts sometimes start before the wedding and before anyone is officially an in-law.
And if shes affluent, she might attempt to use money to manipulate those around her.
Tehrene Firman atMartha Stewartrecommends making time for self-care, even if wedding planning is getting stressful.
Its also best to confirm that you and your partner are on the same page.
Firman also suggests spending time with your mother-in-law that isnt dedicated solely to wedding planning.
But inevitably, youll also need to learnhow tosay no.
And if nothing else works, hiring a professional wedding planner might just get your in-laws off your back.
They can be a nice buffer, and they wont have to worry about feeling awkward or hurting feelings.
Theyve simply been hired to do a job, and you are their client, not your mother-in-law.
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