\u201cFor all the change that\u2019s been, women still feel that part of their personal worth is linked to their roles in the family, whether that\u2019s day-to-day care, or long-term nurturing. Since in-law visits often take place in the home, where kinship, status, and respect are expressed \u2013 and tested! \u2013 there can be competition.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nOne of the main reasons why the conflict arises is that the mother-in-law feels threatened. Dr. Apter stated: \u201cThis new woman, now closest kin to her son, may displace her. We get into the mindset: \u2018I have to prove to her that I have more status\/respect\/love because I need to reassure myself that I\u2019m still an important part of this changing family.\u2019 The wife, on the other hand, wants reassurance that she has a proper say in the family she and her husband form. She does not want to be undermined, so her mother-in-law\u2019s effort to protect her status may threaten her. That\u2019s why when each assures the other that she is valued and included, the tension is likely to ease,\u201d<\/p>\n
Well, there could be other reasons why in-law relationships get a little strained and tense.<\/p>\n
Later, the woman updated the whole story when the story went viral on social media.<\/h2>\nThe woman was surprised by the huge amount of support from strangers.<\/h2>\n
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Thanksgiving is held at in-laws because they have the best dining rooms.<\/h2>\n
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MIL and the lady rarely speak to each other.<\/h2>\n
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Even when they were in the same room, the MIL never spoke to the woman.<\/h2>\n
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MIL became enraged when she heard the SIL and her husband discussing the woman’s cooking.<\/h2>\n
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The MIL got exasperated and triggered.<\/h2>\n
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Only those who were familiar with “Janet” were aware of what was going on. <\/h2>\nThe husband was frustrated and drove the woman home.<\/h2>\n
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The woman updated the whole story.<\/h2>\n
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The couple had a talk and the woman apologized again.<\/h2>\n
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Lastly, the couple parted away.<\/h2>\n
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Now, it’s time for the mother-in-law to start referring to her bf’s new girlfriend by her name.<\/h2>\n
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Let’s see what strangers suggested the woman on her post:<\/h2>\n
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Don’t forget to pour in your suggestions and thoughts on this story in the comment section below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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