Being a newlywed is a blissful time for couples. In this stage, couples are still getting to know each other and are in the process of adjusting in this new phase of their relationship. Your in-laws may be great people but actually living with them may not be such a good idea. Sure, you may be […]
5 Tips for Dealing With Your In-Laws
I’ll admit it, I have great in-laws. What makes them great? They stay out of our marriage. Sure, it’s easier for them because my husband is one of nine children, but it’s something we certainly appreciate nonetheless. I realize though that not everyone is as lucky. However, I also credit my husband with making sure […]
9 Things You Should Never Say to Your Mother-In-Law
If you’re married, odds are you have a mother-in-law unless she passed away before you had the chance to marry. In that case, it’s very sad but also leaves you out of the usual mother-in-law drama. I personally love my mother-in-law but she is definitely not without her quirks. A couple of these came through […]
How to Decide Where You Will Spend the Holidays
The holiday season is here, and it can be a wonderful time for newlywed couples. However, if you are like my husband and I, you may need to make sure you are on the same page for the holidays. Sit down and discuss how and where you will spend Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Years and […]
Surviving the Holiday Season as a Newlywed
Every day, we encounter stressful situations and things that exhaust us physically. The holidays are no exception. In fact, they can be even more stressful, especially for newlyweds. You have so many things to deal with: Where will you spend the holidays? Should you host a party for friends and family? Is your new house big enough to hold a party? What presents should you get your in-laws? How much should you spend? How will you deal with family expectations? And the list goes on!
When Your In-Laws Forget that You Have a Family Too
by Rachel, ProbablyRachel.com All in all, I’m a lucky wife. And I feel like I’ve won the in-law lottery most days. But I still deal with in-law issues, especially around the holidays. It’s not conflict, it’s forgetfulness. Certain members of my husband’s family forget that when I married into their family, I didn’t quit my […]
Coping with Family Expectations at the Holidays
When you first get married, it’s easy to fall into the trap of trying to meet everyone’s holiday expectations. You want to make your new mother-in-law happy so you easily agree to Thanksgiving dinner at her house. Your Mom asks you to come for the traditional Christmas Eve service? Of course! You agree, even though […]
Dealing with Family Drama During the Holidays
Holidays and family go hand in hand. In many cases, that’s a good thing. In some families, though, not so much. If you have one of “those” families that fill every single holiday with stress, you may not be looking forward to Uncle Bob and Aunt Sally coming over for a holiday dinner, or Grandma […]
7 Sure-fire Ways to Start a Sister-in-law Friendship
Imagine two alien groups forging a peaceful alliance through marriage. Warring nations on earth used such a union to amicably share resources and promote trade for the betterment of both communities. Right? Marriage for love is a pretty new concept in human history, if you think about it. Was there a benefit to arranged marriages […]
How My Mother-in-Law Unknowingly Caused Trouble in My Marriage
My mother-in-law was a stay-at-home mom and it caused trouble in my marriage When my husband’s mother found out that she was pregnant with him, my in-laws decided that she would stay home with their children. Caring for their two boys, cooking, cleaning, being a great hostess and volunteering at the school became her full […]