Dear Dr. Laura,
I just wanted to pass on some pointers to keep in mind when considering marriage. It's not just your spouse you are marring. You are also marrying into a brand new family.
Here's how I have navigated my in-laws:
- I accept that they are different than my family, including having different flaws.
- I'm polite.
- I generally leave decisions about family events to my wife. On rare occasions, I have even taken our kids to holiday get-togethers when my wife was not able to go.
- I politely but firmly maintain boundaries.
- I don't gripe about their daughter/sister to them.
I hope these few tips help those who are trying to adapt to a new family. Thank you for all you do, every show!
Ben
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