March 19, 2019
The Secret of Being a Loving Mother-In-Law

Dear Dr. Laura:

I am the mother of adult boys, all married, and living close by.  I was never disappointed that I didn't have any girls.  Once I had given birth to two boys, I assumed any more children would just be boys!  Besides, girls talk too much.  I found this out when a young neighbor girl would visit - she would talk constantly!  

Well, now I have four wonderful daughters-in-law.  My boys dated some crazy girls but married really good ones!  There is no drama in our family, and the girls all love each other and hang out together.  

It took a little learning, but I found out the secret of being a loving mother-in-law.  My husband and I listen to them and agree on most subjects.  If they say the sky is green, we agree.  Unless they are dangerous to others, we smile and agree with what they say.  I have voiced a different opinion occasionally, but then just kept my mouth shut.  Sometimes it's hard, but it's working!  My husband and I have been married for 53 years, and the girls all come from parents who have been married a long time, with no history of divorces.  I think that makes a difference too!

Dawn



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