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When you decide to getmarried, youre agreeing to merge your life completely with your partner.
And for most couples, thats extremely exciting!
But when that also includes invitingin-lawswho arent fans of you into your life, things can get complicated.
Children need consistency in care.
This is the case here.
Research shows different potential benefits for either approach.
So, the question is how the couple makes that decision and supports each other in that decision.
And unsurprisingly, these relationships tend to be themost complicatedbetween mothers and their daughter-in-laws.
Conflict with in-laws creates a very tough position for the spouse, feeling pulled between them.
In-law conflict is in the top five areas of marital conflict.
So, conflict with in-laws often leads to conflict between a couple.
We also asked the expert what a spouse can do when their family doesnt support their partner.
We see to it the children are cared for.
And I expect you to respect that as our decision, he shared.
Standing as a unified force is important for a couple, both with their kids and theirfamily.
And that really is the question for any couple: How can you stand together as a team?
Readers assured the mother that she had every right to stand up for herself
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