Are you supposed to like your inlaws?

Although there is no rule that you have to like you in-laws in order to be in a happy relationship, you do have to figure out how to deal with them. When dealing with in-laws means suffering from anxiety or increased conflict in your relationship, it’s time to find a better way to cope with your new family.

How do you know your in laws like you?

5 Signs Your Mother-in-Law Really Likes You

1. She wants to get to know you.
2. She doesn’t compare you to anyone.
3. She’ll take your side.
4. She offers to help, not criticize.
5. She doesn’t keep score.

How do you deal with in laws visiting?

Visiting the In-Laws

1. Set time limits on visits.
2. Ask your relatives to stay at a B&B.
3. Practice safety in numbers.
4. Treat your in-laws as you would any other guest.
5. Treat your in-laws as you would a coworker.
6. Give yourself a pep talk.
7. Don’t let them get to you.
8. Keep a running list of events.

Is it OK not to love your in laws?

It is really OK not to like your in-laws, especially if they do not seem to understand your needs. It’s important that you work out a way to have them in your life that doesn’t send you to a place of despair. I think you have hit the nail on the head in thinking they have a view of how things should be.

How do you relate to in-laws?

Relating with in-laws

1. Respect cultural differences.
2. Present a united front with your spouse.
3. Reason with facts, not emotions.
4. Forget the need to always be right.
5. Be respectful.
6. Don’t fight your spouse’s battles.
7. Be yourself.
8. Never talk about sensitive topics.

Do you have to be close with your in laws?

Dr Singh wanted you to remember, “You can have a relationship with your in-laws, and them with the children, without it being overly close. And you don’t have to be at every meeting as long as you allow the relationship [between your husband, the children and the in-laws] to develop.”

Is it OK to not like your in-laws?

It is really OK not to like your in-laws, especially if they do not seem to understand your needs. It’s important that you work out a way to have them in your life that doesn’t send you to a place of despair. I think you have hit the nail on the head in thinking they have a view of how things should be.

Should you travel to see your in-laws?

If you are traveling to see your in-laws, try to schedule in a day before or after the family visit that is just for you and your partner. Take this much-needed time to do something you both enjoy, away from the demands of family time. It doesn’t take an extended vacation to nourish yourself or nurture your relationship.

How do you deal with a difficult in-laws visit?

Make sure your partner knows how you feel—and then drop it. If your in-laws live nearby and you can’t always manage to fill the visit with chores or distracting family activities, stay nice.

Do you have to like your in-laws to have a happy relationship?

Although there is no rule that you have to like you in-laws in order to be in a happy relationship, you do have to figure out how to deal with them. When dealing with in-laws means suffering from anxiety or increased conflict in your relationship, it’s time to find a better way to cope with your new family.