This is taken from “Just married” magazine.

If facing In-laws that disrupt the privacy:

1. Draw the boundaries

2. Break the news genly in non threatening and neutral manner to the parents

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5 ways to get along with in-laws:

1. Take the initiative to listen and understand their expectations and stay patient

2. Stay in contact by calling them regularly and simple ways can be shown by giving gifts and organise outings with them

3. Do not make denigrating statements about in laws, eg “You are just like your mother. So stingy” This hurts your spouse and your in-Laws

4. Communicate feelings and thoughts clearly. Everone has own way of doing things. If there is a conflict, disuss with your spouse so it can be addressed with the parents involved.

5. Avoid making spouse having to choose between his or her family and you.