Do you wish your relationship with your in-laws was closer? Try these 5 strategies to have a closer relationship with your in-law. Relationships between mother and daughter-in-law don’t need to be strained and every relationship takes time and effort to develop. In this episode, I go into great advice from books, videos, and personal experience as well as research with family and friends. The first step is to desire a better relationship. There are things you can do and things you can ignore to help you have a great bond with your daughter-in-law or mother-in-law. Enjoy this discussion that starts with Sendy Spotlight on Ruth and Naomi from the Bible.
Takeaways:
👉 Marriage traditions and family roles across cultures have changed
👉 Men and Women were meant to help each other and be one
👉 Lessons from Ruth and Naomi’s relationship teach us that there can be strong bonds between in-laws
👉 What modern women say makes MIL–DIL relationships thrive
👉 Criticism never motivates people to change
👉 5 ways to help your relationship grow
👉 Courage, loyalty, and love in family bonds can heal broken relationships
Chapters:
00:00 Clothing Drive for the Philippines
03:39 Cultural Wedding Practices
06:36 Ruth and Naomi's In-Law Story
10:56 5 Ways to Develop Love with your In-Laws
18:09 Advice from Friends and Family
21:41 Conclusion
Mentioned in the Show:
The Cultural Context of the Book of Ruth — Marion Ann Taylor
Making Room for Her by Barbara and Stacy Reaoch
Related by Chance, Family by Choice: Transforming Mother-in-Law & Daugther-in-Law Relationships by Deb DeArmond
Planting Positivity: Growing Kids, Gardens, and Relationships with Kaitlyn Brouwer
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