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Reluctantly Related Revisited: Breaking Free of the Mother-in-Law/Daughter-in-Law Conflict
RELUCTANTLY RELATED REVISITED is the newest book from award-winning author Deanna Brann, Ph.D. With her trademark humor, compassion and years of experience, Dr. Brann explores the conflict that frequently arises in the mother-in-law (MIL)/daughter-in-law (DIL) relationship.Women everywhere know that the MIL/DIL relationship can be one of the most complex and difficult relationships they experience.Based on years of research and packed full of timely examples, RELUCTANTLY RELATED REVISITED highlights the issues and struggles created in the MIL/DIL relationship that add to the many disagreements frequently arising within families. Including detailed action steps to overcome conflict and build a long-lasting healthy rapport with your in-law, RELUCTANTLY RELATED REVISITED is a must-read for women everywhere.
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First published February 24, 2012
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May 18, 2016
I've been married for ten years. My relationship with my mother-in-law has never been easy or effortless. Our personalities are wildly different, and we don't have a whole lot in common. We respect each other, and we mostly get along...but I I still get nervous every time she comes to visit. So when I saw this book, I was excited to read it.
Brann packs a lot of information into this little paperback. Lots of good advice and suggestions for improving your relationship with your in-law. I think she's exactly right when she says that the relationship between mother-in-laws and daughter-in-laws is extremely important and influential to the rest of the family, but also fragile. There is an undercurrent of competition, she says, because both women want to feel that they have the most influence over the son/husband.
Some of my favorite insights from this book:
(*) We tend to talk and think in abstract concepts, and we focus on what's lacking. It becomes difficult to notice anything positive, and if we have an all-or-nothing mindset (i.e., either I experience "good" feelings with my MIL or it's all "bad"), we end up feeling like nothing is changing, nothing is getting better. Brann says that good stuff happens in teeny tiny baby steps, and you have to LOOK for it. Think of what SPECIFIC positive behaviors you would want to see from your in-law--for example, maybe a smile or a kind note; or maybe she will sit next to you on the couch when she visits. If you have a clear idea of what you're looking for, you'll actually notice it when it happens, instead of relying on your general feeling of "happiness" to tell you how the relationship is progressing. And if you see progress, you will probably feel more hopeful about the relationship.
(*) If you let your mom baby you in one area (i.e., you let her cook you dinner, pay for your lunch, do your laundry), you're basically giving her permission to baby you (and your spouse) in other areas. If you don't want to be treated like a child, don't fall back into that role.
(*) Be clear about what your spouse's expectations are regarding interacting with family and in-laws. For example, just because your husband doesn't say anything at first about who he wants to visit during the holidays, doesn't mean he doesn't have a preference or opinion. Get on the same page with your spouse. Then, when you agree on what you guys want, you will be able to better communicate boundaries and expectations with your extended family, especially your in-laws.
I also thought Brann's discussion on how and why men and women handle relationships differently was fascinating. It helped me understand my husband a lot better, honestly.
I do have one minor gripe. There were moments while reading the book that I had a hard time figuring out how to really apply the advice to my life. For example, at one point Brann says that certain (more aggressive...) mother-in-laws might be so used to getting their way that they need to have clear boundaries set WITH consequences. Well, I wasn't sure what those appropriate consequences would be: the MIL can't see her grandkids? She has to go home early? I just didn't know, and I wish Brann had provided examples.
Still, this book is very insightful. I enjoyed Brann's writing style and her tone. She's very kind and understanding, and even though the topic of in-laws can be a touchy subject for me, I never felt defensive while reading Brann's advice, explanations, and suggestions. Certain points could have been fleshed out a bit more, but, overall, this book turned out to be a very helpful resource.
ARC provided by publisher. See more of my reviews at www.BugBugBooks.com.
Brann packs a lot of information into this little paperback. Lots of good advice and suggestions for improving your relationship with your in-law. I think she's exactly right when she says that the relationship between mother-in-laws and daughter-in-laws is extremely important and influential to the rest of the family, but also fragile. There is an undercurrent of competition, she says, because both women want to feel that they have the most influence over the son/husband.
Some of my favorite insights from this book:
(*) We tend to talk and think in abstract concepts, and we focus on what's lacking. It becomes difficult to notice anything positive, and if we have an all-or-nothing mindset (i.e., either I experience "good" feelings with my MIL or it's all "bad"), we end up feeling like nothing is changing, nothing is getting better. Brann says that good stuff happens in teeny tiny baby steps, and you have to LOOK for it. Think of what SPECIFIC positive behaviors you would want to see from your in-law--for example, maybe a smile or a kind note; or maybe she will sit next to you on the couch when she visits. If you have a clear idea of what you're looking for, you'll actually notice it when it happens, instead of relying on your general feeling of "happiness" to tell you how the relationship is progressing. And if you see progress, you will probably feel more hopeful about the relationship.
(*) If you let your mom baby you in one area (i.e., you let her cook you dinner, pay for your lunch, do your laundry), you're basically giving her permission to baby you (and your spouse) in other areas. If you don't want to be treated like a child, don't fall back into that role.
(*) Be clear about what your spouse's expectations are regarding interacting with family and in-laws. For example, just because your husband doesn't say anything at first about who he wants to visit during the holidays, doesn't mean he doesn't have a preference or opinion. Get on the same page with your spouse. Then, when you agree on what you guys want, you will be able to better communicate boundaries and expectations with your extended family, especially your in-laws.
I also thought Brann's discussion on how and why men and women handle relationships differently was fascinating. It helped me understand my husband a lot better, honestly.
I do have one minor gripe. There were moments while reading the book that I had a hard time figuring out how to really apply the advice to my life. For example, at one point Brann says that certain (more aggressive...) mother-in-laws might be so used to getting their way that they need to have clear boundaries set WITH consequences. Well, I wasn't sure what those appropriate consequences would be: the MIL can't see her grandkids? She has to go home early? I just didn't know, and I wish Brann had provided examples.
Still, this book is very insightful. I enjoyed Brann's writing style and her tone. She's very kind and understanding, and even though the topic of in-laws can be a touchy subject for me, I never felt defensive while reading Brann's advice, explanations, and suggestions. Certain points could have been fleshed out a bit more, but, overall, this book turned out to be a very helpful resource.
ARC provided by publisher. See more of my reviews at www.BugBugBooks.com.
May 22, 2016
I can honestly say I have not had any of the conflicts as described in this book, but maybe I was very lucky in my in-laws. Lucky also to have a sensible husband. I was gifted a copy of this book for an unbiased review, or I'd probably not have read it; I also had not read the previous book on this topic.
I was aware of course that some people do struggle under sticky issues with relatives and in-laws. The case histories related here opened my eyes to a world of needy, clingy, self-obsessed people. Mothers in law wonder why they don't get to see the grandchildren. Daughters in law wonder why their husband's mother keeps undermining their household routine. On the surface these are simple matters but what are the underlying causes? Insecurity? Control freakery? Spite, fear, loneliness, simple miscommunication?
The author has an MSc in psychology and a PhD in psychobiological anthropology, and being female, of course she focuses on the female half of family relationships. She counsels people in difficulties and has probably saved some marriages. I know that when someone has an on-going, mystifying or unfamiliar life problem, just reading about similar people with similar issues can be hugely helpful. Explanations exist, issues can be talked out or solutions worked through with or without professional help. You won't be the first person in this position, nor the last.
The tales can be usefully applied to other situations outside the family. For instance there is a helpful section on recognising passive-aggressive behaviour. I thought the author was too kind when she said that this is a subtle way of being unapproving; sometimes in my experience it is pure intentional spite.
To me it seems that mature women have too few other concerns if they are obsessing about how the grandchildren are being reared and whether their sons still love them. The ladies may have a point, but if they go and take a degree or work on community poverty alleviation they won't need to visit or phone their children daily. And wouldn't a weekly Skype call do instead of visits?
I thought that unlike in the book, most couples do consider early and jointly where they will spend special holidays - Christmas usually in Ireland where I live. Some will decide in advance to spend each year with alternate in-law families. Others will invite their parents to their new home. And others will decide that the first Christmas they spend together will be just the two of them, off skiing if needs be. Maybe Irish people are more sensible.
I would have added a few topics, which may have been covered in an earlier book. In my experience they are hugely important parts of family dynamics.
Children. These are the most important people in a family. They are not much mentioned except as a bone of contention and with a too-brief reminder that children learn how to treat parents by example.
Businesswomen. How much time you have and whether the children are in day care makes a huge difference to the time you spend with other family members. Earning money is hard and takes a lot of time and mental energy.
Illness and old age. Aside from the guilt issues mentioned, we don't hear about a senior needing care. As educated working women marry later, they will have completed the break with parents and approach caring for someone as an adult. The women in the family always get the job of caring for any older women, even if these are not their own parents. A lady with sons should realise this and get on with her daughters in law, if she is lucky enough to have them.
Death. Again, the women in the family usually make arrangements for hospice care, funerals, graves and sorting/ disposing of the effects of senior family members. Be kind to your children, their spouses and your grandchildren. If you are lucky enough to have them.
Divorce. Marriages fall through for all kinds of reasons and a mother in law can be left in limbo, with grandchildren whom she wants to see and thus a daughter-out-law whom she needs to see but without wanting to ruin her loyal relationship to her son.
If any of the issues raised by this book concern you, grab the book. There are real life examples, helpful advice, handy work notes and witty cartoons. Otherwise, I can easily see Reluctantly Related Revisited being a source of fascination and inspiration to authors of romance, women's fiction and crime.
I was aware of course that some people do struggle under sticky issues with relatives and in-laws. The case histories related here opened my eyes to a world of needy, clingy, self-obsessed people. Mothers in law wonder why they don't get to see the grandchildren. Daughters in law wonder why their husband's mother keeps undermining their household routine. On the surface these are simple matters but what are the underlying causes? Insecurity? Control freakery? Spite, fear, loneliness, simple miscommunication?
The author has an MSc in psychology and a PhD in psychobiological anthropology, and being female, of course she focuses on the female half of family relationships. She counsels people in difficulties and has probably saved some marriages. I know that when someone has an on-going, mystifying or unfamiliar life problem, just reading about similar people with similar issues can be hugely helpful. Explanations exist, issues can be talked out or solutions worked through with or without professional help. You won't be the first person in this position, nor the last.
The tales can be usefully applied to other situations outside the family. For instance there is a helpful section on recognising passive-aggressive behaviour. I thought the author was too kind when she said that this is a subtle way of being unapproving; sometimes in my experience it is pure intentional spite.
To me it seems that mature women have too few other concerns if they are obsessing about how the grandchildren are being reared and whether their sons still love them. The ladies may have a point, but if they go and take a degree or work on community poverty alleviation they won't need to visit or phone their children daily. And wouldn't a weekly Skype call do instead of visits?
I thought that unlike in the book, most couples do consider early and jointly where they will spend special holidays - Christmas usually in Ireland where I live. Some will decide in advance to spend each year with alternate in-law families. Others will invite their parents to their new home. And others will decide that the first Christmas they spend together will be just the two of them, off skiing if needs be. Maybe Irish people are more sensible.
I would have added a few topics, which may have been covered in an earlier book. In my experience they are hugely important parts of family dynamics.
Children. These are the most important people in a family. They are not much mentioned except as a bone of contention and with a too-brief reminder that children learn how to treat parents by example.
Businesswomen. How much time you have and whether the children are in day care makes a huge difference to the time you spend with other family members. Earning money is hard and takes a lot of time and mental energy.
Illness and old age. Aside from the guilt issues mentioned, we don't hear about a senior needing care. As educated working women marry later, they will have completed the break with parents and approach caring for someone as an adult. The women in the family always get the job of caring for any older women, even if these are not their own parents. A lady with sons should realise this and get on with her daughters in law, if she is lucky enough to have them.
Death. Again, the women in the family usually make arrangements for hospice care, funerals, graves and sorting/ disposing of the effects of senior family members. Be kind to your children, their spouses and your grandchildren. If you are lucky enough to have them.
Divorce. Marriages fall through for all kinds of reasons and a mother in law can be left in limbo, with grandchildren whom she wants to see and thus a daughter-out-law whom she needs to see but without wanting to ruin her loyal relationship to her son.
If any of the issues raised by this book concern you, grab the book. There are real life examples, helpful advice, handy work notes and witty cartoons. Otherwise, I can easily see Reluctantly Related Revisited being a source of fascination and inspiration to authors of romance, women's fiction and crime.
May 20, 2017
As someone who has dated more than one guy with a difficult mother, I welcomed the opportunity to read this book. There was some good food for thought in here, as there is no other relationship quite like that of the MIL and DIL, and the author also helped to explain the role of the FIL, and the conflict that the son/husband can feel as he wants to make his mother and wife both happy. I've not read the first book, but this book is a decent read in itself, and not too long. The author also puts in tips and strategies for dealing with, and solving various issues that can happen from a DIL or a MIL, and much of this advice can also be applied to other situations.
May 8, 2017
I learned a lot from this book and recommend it to anyone who is a mother-in-law or daughter-in-law. Helps you get perspective on how misunderstandings are perpetuated in relationships. Author helped me see that just because my intentions are well meant they may not be received well. I need to ask more questions and not just assume I am helping, be careful about offering help. It can be seen as indicating I think my daughter in law is not capable, which is SO far from the truth. Do not take things so personally and do not nurse grudges and hurts. Most of all respect the boundary of the couple's marriage and family.
April 7, 2018
Well worth the read
Although I don’t agree on everything, this book is the best at giving insight into the personality types of in laws and sons and daughters moms and fathers. Well worth your time reading and to revisit as reference material and insight into any and all of your relationships.
Although I don’t agree on everything, this book is the best at giving insight into the personality types of in laws and sons and daughters moms and fathers. Well worth your time reading and to revisit as reference material and insight into any and all of your relationships.
April 4, 2018
Insightful and helpful
Great book. Shows 4 types of MILs,4 types of DILs , and 3 types of sons. Perception of each other is the key. Then she gives ways to feel better internally and then actual actions you can take to help improve relationships.
Great book. Shows 4 types of MILs,4 types of DILs , and 3 types of sons. Perception of each other is the key. Then she gives ways to feel better internally and then actual actions you can take to help improve relationships.
November 4, 2016
The information is good--the overall writing of the book is a little clunky.
April 9, 2013
‘How is it that we could be so out of touch with each other’s reality?’
‘Reluctantly Related: Secrets To Getting Along With Your Mother-in-Law Or Daughter-in-Law’ by Deanna Brann, Ph.D., Your In-Law Survival Guide, is all about resolving differences between in-laws.
Why is it that in-law relationships can be so challenging? Well, as Dr Brann reminds readers, in-law relationships are artificial constructs. The central figure in such relationships (the son, in Dr Brann’s writing) has become a husband. A new family is established, and the roles of mother, son and daughter-in-law need to take this change into account. But so often, each participant looks at what is happening from their own perspective.
‘She makes me feel so inadequate.’
Dr Brann, a licensed clinical psychotherapist, writes of her own experience with her daughter-in-law, providing an example of a disastrous family thanksgiving because both she and her daughter-in-law interpreted events from their own perspectives. Both sides of the story are related here, and this provides a lead-in to the challenges of the mother-in-law (MIL) daughter-in-law (DIL) relationship, including:
• the artificiality of the relationship
• the different stages of life (generally different generations)
• personal history and emotional baggage (we each have both)
In this book, Dr Brann introduces four different personality types of MIL: Comfortable Carla, Mothering Margaret, Off-the-Wall Wanda, and Uncertain Sara; four different personality types of DIL: Confident Connie, Doubting Donna, Weird Wendy, and Transitioned Tracy; and three different personality types for the husband/son: Self-Assured Andy, In-the-Middle Michael, and Struggling Steven. I am wary of stereotypes, but in this case it works as a way of focussing on the particular needs of each character and how a MIL or a DIL can understand where the DIL or the MIL is coming from. And, it’s this understanding that is critical to making in-law relationships work effectively. Managing expectations is important, as is respecting boundaries and mutual respect. The effective use of humour can help as well.
The book contains questionnaires (so you can identify personality types), patterns of behaviour and how to deal with them. I found the book provided interesting insights into what can clearly be a challenging relationship. I enjoyed the illustrations, and made some notes. For the future.
Note: I was offered, and accepted, a copy of this book for review purposes. As a newly-minted mother-in-law, I found the topic relevant and intriguing.
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
‘Reluctantly Related: Secrets To Getting Along With Your Mother-in-Law Or Daughter-in-Law’ by Deanna Brann, Ph.D., Your In-Law Survival Guide, is all about resolving differences between in-laws.
Why is it that in-law relationships can be so challenging? Well, as Dr Brann reminds readers, in-law relationships are artificial constructs. The central figure in such relationships (the son, in Dr Brann’s writing) has become a husband. A new family is established, and the roles of mother, son and daughter-in-law need to take this change into account. But so often, each participant looks at what is happening from their own perspective.
‘She makes me feel so inadequate.’
Dr Brann, a licensed clinical psychotherapist, writes of her own experience with her daughter-in-law, providing an example of a disastrous family thanksgiving because both she and her daughter-in-law interpreted events from their own perspectives. Both sides of the story are related here, and this provides a lead-in to the challenges of the mother-in-law (MIL) daughter-in-law (DIL) relationship, including:
• the artificiality of the relationship
• the different stages of life (generally different generations)
• personal history and emotional baggage (we each have both)
In this book, Dr Brann introduces four different personality types of MIL: Comfortable Carla, Mothering Margaret, Off-the-Wall Wanda, and Uncertain Sara; four different personality types of DIL: Confident Connie, Doubting Donna, Weird Wendy, and Transitioned Tracy; and three different personality types for the husband/son: Self-Assured Andy, In-the-Middle Michael, and Struggling Steven. I am wary of stereotypes, but in this case it works as a way of focussing on the particular needs of each character and how a MIL or a DIL can understand where the DIL or the MIL is coming from. And, it’s this understanding that is critical to making in-law relationships work effectively. Managing expectations is important, as is respecting boundaries and mutual respect. The effective use of humour can help as well.
The book contains questionnaires (so you can identify personality types), patterns of behaviour and how to deal with them. I found the book provided interesting insights into what can clearly be a challenging relationship. I enjoyed the illustrations, and made some notes. For the future.
Note: I was offered, and accepted, a copy of this book for review purposes. As a newly-minted mother-in-law, I found the topic relevant and intriguing.
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
March 18, 2013
If you have ever experienced that special type of tension between you and your mother-in-law/daughter-in-law, then you should read this book. The author has written a useful and helpful guide about this type of relationship and how to make the best of every situation. Through her witty and often humorous accounts of reluctantly related individuals, Deanna Brann has shown us that we are not alone in our struggle and given us all insightful coping mechanisms for those relationships in our life that don't come to us all that easily.
What I found most impressive about this book was the way the author went into detail when describing what makes the relationship tense in the first place. She describes the different backgrounds we come from and how our relationships with our own family prior to marriage can have an effect on our relationship with our in-laws. This book has questionnaires to help you figure out where you fall within the realm of mother-in-law/daughter-in-law struggles and also a lot of very useful (and often humorous) examples. The little cartoons throughout this book are fun and made the reading feel more like having a conversations with a smart friend than reading a self-help guide. This is also a good choice because it gives a well rounded view of both the perspective of the older woman and the younger and offers an opportunity for both to think about the other side of the coin. I thought this added a lot of quality to the effectiveness of the book as a booster for the relationships of the women who read it. I actually was forced to think about how my actions would make someone else feel, and I am grateful that it gave me pause and made me consider things.
Chapter 6 "Patterns" was my favorite chapter of the book. This particular chapter pointed out a lot of things that I have done in the past and I could relate to that may have contributed to the tension in the family and how to change the dynamic.
Overall, this was a very insightful and well written guide. I would recommend this to anyone who is having trouble seeing eye-to-eye with their in-law and to women who are just about to get married. The author clearly has a good sense of humor and knows what she is talking about.
What I found most impressive about this book was the way the author went into detail when describing what makes the relationship tense in the first place. She describes the different backgrounds we come from and how our relationships with our own family prior to marriage can have an effect on our relationship with our in-laws. This book has questionnaires to help you figure out where you fall within the realm of mother-in-law/daughter-in-law struggles and also a lot of very useful (and often humorous) examples. The little cartoons throughout this book are fun and made the reading feel more like having a conversations with a smart friend than reading a self-help guide. This is also a good choice because it gives a well rounded view of both the perspective of the older woman and the younger and offers an opportunity for both to think about the other side of the coin. I thought this added a lot of quality to the effectiveness of the book as a booster for the relationships of the women who read it. I actually was forced to think about how my actions would make someone else feel, and I am grateful that it gave me pause and made me consider things.
Chapter 6 "Patterns" was my favorite chapter of the book. This particular chapter pointed out a lot of things that I have done in the past and I could relate to that may have contributed to the tension in the family and how to change the dynamic.
Overall, this was a very insightful and well written guide. I would recommend this to anyone who is having trouble seeing eye-to-eye with their in-law and to women who are just about to get married. The author clearly has a good sense of humor and knows what she is talking about.
June 23, 2013
Reluctantly Related: Secrets to Getting Along with Your Mother-In Law or Daughter-In Law by Deanna Brann is a book that I wish I had for my first marriage! I had no idea of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law dramas ahead. I had no idea that my mother-in-law would turn out to be a carbon copy of Marie Barone on the "Every One Loves Raymond" show. Eventually we began to understand each other but this book would have really helped.
Deanna Brann starts this book with her own bad experience with her daughter-in-law. There were some major misunderstandings because they didn't understand where each one was coming from. She set out to work out why this happened. She came up with four different personality types for mother-in-laws, four for daughter-in laws and three for son-in-laws.
She explains how the different types can work for or against each other. I read this book from cover to cover. She also gives quizzes in the back so you can figure out your type and the other person'.
I think every woman finds herself having a mother-in-law or being someone’s daughter-in-law should read this book! I highly recommend it.
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Deanna Brann starts this book with her own bad experience with her daughter-in-law. There were some major misunderstandings because they didn't understand where each one was coming from. She set out to work out why this happened. She came up with four different personality types for mother-in-laws, four for daughter-in laws and three for son-in-laws.
She explains how the different types can work for or against each other. I read this book from cover to cover. She also gives quizzes in the back so you can figure out your type and the other person'.
I think every woman finds herself having a mother-in-law or being someone’s daughter-in-law should read this book! I highly recommend it.
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August 15, 2013
Dr. Brann helps the reader identify patterns. Examining backgrounds of the individuals with case examples, she helps the reader to see beyond their own situations and to better understand the intent behind actions and words.
Now, understanding that my MIL is likely a Mothering Margaret, I can tolerate her actions a little better and know how to react in a peaceful manner without holding in my temper and later sulking and telling on her to my husband. Yes, I did that!
So, what began as an endeavour to be a good MIL myself, might just make me become a better and understanding DIL too. More good than I bargained for.
If you have relationship "issues" or have the same desire as I, to be a good MIL or DIL; I highly recommend Reluctantly Related. PS Having your husband read it too would be a good thing!
Now, understanding that my MIL is likely a Mothering Margaret, I can tolerate her actions a little better and know how to react in a peaceful manner without holding in my temper and later sulking and telling on her to my husband. Yes, I did that!
So, what began as an endeavour to be a good MIL myself, might just make me become a better and understanding DIL too. More good than I bargained for.
If you have relationship "issues" or have the same desire as I, to be a good MIL or DIL; I highly recommend Reluctantly Related. PS Having your husband read it too would be a good thing!
June 6, 2016
The title of this book really caught my eye, as I have been struggling with my in-laws for decades. Reluctantly Related is a great title and a perfect summation its topic. There are some valuable insights to be had, even though I didn't find the way it was written all that great as the formatting and the style is a bit cumbersome and cutsey/hokey.
The best parts were the actual episodes related and the exercises presented. From taking the questionnaire at the end, I found out what prototype of mother-in-law I have, and why she's difficult to interact with. The book helps the reader see that it isn't necessarily anyone's fault, and that there are solutions to be found if one wants to improve things. I probably should have read this book years ago.
In short, the book opened my eyes and gave me a new perspective, which is always positive, so it's not a total loss.
The best parts were the actual episodes related and the exercises presented. From taking the questionnaire at the end, I found out what prototype of mother-in-law I have, and why she's difficult to interact with. The book helps the reader see that it isn't necessarily anyone's fault, and that there are solutions to be found if one wants to improve things. I probably should have read this book years ago.
In short, the book opened my eyes and gave me a new perspective, which is always positive, so it's not a total loss.
April 24, 2017
The best in-law book of the 4 or so I have read. Gives a lot of practical advice and steps to dealing with your mother-in-law type. Also gives you a common language to use when talking to your husband about his mother, and externalities the problem a bit. This book was very helpful for me to see what daughter in law type I am and how I am also contributing to the problems, particularly my own mother issues.
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February 20, 2015I don't really feel like I can rate this until I get a chance to try it out, but it gave me some food for thought and supported some of what I've been thinking in dealing with my MIL. It's a very brief read, so if you're struggling in this relationship you really have nothing to lose in trying it out.
September 6, 2013
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February 27, 2015
Loved it!
I am going to start putting this into action tomorrow. I can't wait to try it out. Very entertaining as well.
I am going to start putting this into action tomorrow. I can't wait to try it out. Very entertaining as well.
April 24, 2015
Informative, easy read that gives great insight into the different dynamics of these relationships. Great for someone trying to understand a bit more on this hard to deal with topic.
May 10, 2016
Very helpful.
May 10, 2016
I learnt a great deal
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