At the beginning of her marriage,redditor Legitimate_Ant_1293wouldnt have agreed with this.
She explains that the major source of conflict between them arises from being in different psychosocial and developmental stages.
The mother-in-law, in turn, experiences the daughter as closed-off or rejecting her, Biondini says.
However, this doesnt ensure a more close-knit relationship.
Meanwhile, Wagner says it might be best to adopt a non-conflictual style of communication and peaceful engagement.
Emotional distance can protect our feelings and our well-being in particularly dysfunctional families, she notes.
Not forcing the spouse to take sides between both parties can be a lifesaver within potentially conflictual family dynamics.
Readers were shocked about MILs actions and suggested what to do
