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Everybody has a different relationship with their in-laws.

This is what happened to a man who realized his wifes family kept excluding him from their plans.

It hurt him a lot and eventually pushed him to retaliate.

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Theconfrontationand disagreement ended up souring their relationship.

He moved to the other side of thecountryso that she could continue her work.

To understand how to deal with tough family dynamics,Bored Pandareached out toDr.

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In his private practice, Dr. Tzall works with individuals and couples.

His specialties are trauma, relationships, addiction, and mood disorders.

Assess the situation objectively to determine whether the exclusion is intentional or a result of cultural differences.

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Having an honest and respectful conversation with the in-laws about specific instances can help.

Expressing feelings without blame may initiate the door to understanding and change.

In this case, addressing the issue with the partner is essential.

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ensure youre expressing yourself so as to shift the focus to emotions rather than blame.

Exploring why the partner sides with their family is also important.

They may feel a sense of loyalty or fear of creating tension within their family.

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When they invited him for brunch, he ignored them and spent most of his time gaming alone.

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