How do I deal with a difficult mother-in-law?
My mother-in-law is constantly critical and inserts herself into our decisions. My spouse doesn't see the problem and says 'that's just how she is.' How do I set boundaries without causing a family war? Should I confront her directly or work through my spouse? This is really straining my marriage.
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2 Answers
Honestly I think people overthink stuff like this. Just do what feels right to you and don't worry so much about what other people think. At the end of the day you have to live your own life, not theirs.
I think kindness goes a long way here. Whatever the 'right' answer is, you can usually find it by treating people the way you'd want to be treated. That old rule still works better than any complicated theory.
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