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How do I deal with a mean daughter-in-law?
How to improve your relationship with your hard-to-handle daughter-in-law
- Recognize her role in your family.
- Never compare children.
- Heal rifts quickly.
- Be a pleasant force in her life.
- Accept her unconditionally.
- Problem-solve difficulties.
- Keep the door open.
- Avoid any hint of criticism.
What do you do with a bad daughter in law?
How To Deal With a Controlling Daughter-In-Law: 9 Actions To Consider
- Reflect on How You Treat Her.
- Invite Her to Spend Some Quality Time With You.
- Avoid Criticizing Her.
- Ask Her What Her Concerns Are About You.
- Don’t Compare Her to Your Other Daughters or Daughters-in-Law.
- Learn to Recognize Her Manipulative Tactics.
Why does my daughter-in-law not say anything?
Why Your DIL Does It “The daughter-in-law will typically not say anything directly, but if pressed she’ll have a reason for her behavior,” says Dr. Brann. To make things worse if you try to call or contact your DIL, she may ignore your attempts and that can put you in a position of feeling completely helpless.
How do you deal with a difficult daughter-in-law?
Remember your goal is to have a relationship with your son, grandkids and daughter-in-law. Try to be open to talking without getting defensive. Don’t take anything she says personally—it’s less about you and more about her. She behaves this way to other people—not just you.
Why does my daughter-in-law bully me?
People who bully—DILs included—do so because they’re insecure, have low self-esteem and want to feel powerful and important, says Dr. Brann, and this is the only way they know how to do it. “The daughter-in-law may bully because she wants everyone—particularly her mother-in-law—to know the importance of her place in the family.”
Are you trying to walk through a minefield with your daughter-in-law?
If your relationship with your daughter or son-in-law is difficult and you feel like you’re trying to walk through a minefield every time you get together, you’re going to need to tread carefully.