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Bad relationships within-lawsare nothing new.
Three out of four married couplessaythey have significant disagreements with their in-laws.
It all started with them addressing their DIL as their sons best friend.
For a long time, the couple didnt know why they would do that.
Until one fateful conversation the husband had with his father.
Apparently, their family took bets about how long themarriagewould last.
Some habitually step over the line in the matters of a married couple.
Other are passive-aggressive towards their daughter or son-in-law.
The first step would be to let thein-lawsknow how you feel through a simple conversation.
The couple can set boundaries and let the in-laws know that they will not tolerate this kind of disrespect.
Dont worry about what your in-laws think of you, Lowerytold Bustle.
Know your worth; you dont need them to validate you.
Just be your fantastic self and focus on the people that think youre awesome!
Many relationship experts also agree that creating distance can benefit the married couple.
But, if the couple feels that theres no other way, limiting contact is also an option.
And, at least for now, its obvious what he would be choosing.
However, making such a decision is definitely not easy.
Many adult children may be plagued by feelings of guilt when they decide to limit contact with their parents.
But, some family relationship experts say, marriage should come first.
As difficult as it may be to accept, we do not owe our parents anything.
For better or worse, they did their job.
Period, psychologist Laura Dabneywrites.
When it comes to a spouse, its the opposite: we did make them a promise.
We promisedintimacyand faithfulness, and longevity by saying, This is it.
Im yours,' Dr. Dabney explains.
We made a choice.
Ultimately, we dont and cant choose family; but we do choose the person we marry.
The point of marriage is to step away from being dependent on parents and building your own family.
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