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Getting a special and thoughtful gift for your birthday is always a lovely treat.
That being said, not everybody is good at givingpresents, and that can lead to really awkward situations.
She didnt know whether to be grateful or annoyed at their idea.
Jennifer said: I have a wonderful relationship with myin-laws, although such was definitely not always the case.
The kicker was receiving the gift of a night off at a hotel along with their on-site freebabysittingservices.
My advice to somebody whose in-laws are willing to bankroll a vacation just to spend time with their grandbaby?
Go and have fun.
Be happy and gracious and grateful.
To understand more about complicated in-law dynamics, we also reached out toDan OConnor.
We asked him why people often suspect their in-laws of having ulterior motives.
The real question is how to handle it, and that begins with addressing whats really motivating your in-lawsfear.
We asked Dan how people could start trusting their in-laws more and giving them the benefit of the doubt.
He shared that its important to trust their intentions.
Show them you see their good intentions by forgiving their missteps.
Your children wont have their grandparents around forever.
Do what you’re free to to facilitate a good relationship while you’re free to.
It will benefit both generations.
The choice is yours.
In the end, this isnt about your in-laws.
Theyre here to offer you a choice.
Will you let them lift you up, or will you let them drag you into conflict?
The answer lies in the person you choose to be with them, Dan shared.
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