| If you are a mother-in-law, do not have | | | | daughter-in-law by asking her whether she needs |
| preconceived notions that you will be unable to | | | | any help. This is especially true when you know |
| get along with your daughter-in-law. Invariably, | | | | that she needs your help. This will break ice |
| because of these notions, we do not take the | | | | between the two of you. |
| time to get to know others. You do not have to | | | | In case you are lending money to your |
| love your daughter-in-law and spoil her, but you | | | | daughter-in-law, be very clear whether you |
| can be a friend and someone she can approach | | | | expect her to return it or not. Do not be |
| when the need arises. You never know, this | | | | ambiguous or vague about it. This will surely |
| relationship might end up giving you the best | | | | causes problems later on. |
| friend in life! | | | | Do not compare your daughter-in-law to |
| Here are some tips to be a great mother-in-law: | | | | other people's daughters-in-law. Learn to see your |
| It is important for you to accept that your | | | | daughter-in-law's good point and appreciate them. |
| son has started a new life with his wife. It may | | | | Also, do not put her down in front of others or |
| not be always possible for your son and | | | | speak ill about her to others. |
| daughter-in-law to come and visit you every single | | | | Do not comment on her housekeeping or |
| day. Do not hold it against your daughter-in-law. | | | | cooking no matter how much you disapprove. |
| Instead, if they do not comes, spend time with | | | | Do not overrule your daughter-in-law when |
| other family members and friends. | | | | she lays down rules for the children. She will hate |
| You can develop a good relationship with your | | | | you for this. |