Can two women love the same man and still get along? Absolutely! Annie Chapman believes that a mother–in–law and daughter–in–law can become friends—even close friends. However, this connectedness often takes years to develop. Now that journey can be a joyful one! Offering practical advice and biblical wisdom, this book helps mothers–in–law and daughters–in–law nurture their relationships. Readers will learn how to dance together on topics that include—
dealing with traditions and activities
managing differences in handling money
handling intrusive comments and actions
accepting and rejecting child–rearing advice
coping with differences in faith
Through thoughtful ideas, real–life insights, and humor, The Mother–in–Law Dance helps mothers–in–law and daughters–in–law experience a dynamic, loving relationship.
Book Description
Susan Shapiro Barash, acclaimed author of Second Wives and Sisters, turns her penetrating powers of observation to the oldest of triangles, exploring the uncharted dimensions of mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, and son/husband roles. Women whose mother/daughter-in-law status is fast approaching, newly acquired, or well established will benefit from this book, as will the son/husband stuck in the middle. Barash leads readers through this complex relationship to a better understanding of the dynamics of insecurity, generational jealousies, child rearing dilemmas and power struggles. Utilizing an extensive survey of hundreds of women, their mothers-in-law and the men they share, Barash presents the real voices of those affected, the mixed feelings and problems faced as well as the ways in which they learned to cope and solutions devised. Interspersed with these first-hand accounts are the insights and recommendations of noted psychologists and relationship counselors.
From Mothers-in-law and Daughters-in-law, readers will learn how to create a mutually independent and rewarding relationship that allows mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, and son/husband to grow.
Book Description
Nearly 60 percent of all marriages suffer from tension with mothers-in-law, normally between the wife and her husband’s mother. For too many women, the statement “I married him, not his family” seems more a wish than a fact. This hands-on manual makes it possible to reclaim the husband-wife relationship while surviving — and even improving — the frequently tumultuous relationship with a mother-in-law. The Daughter-in-Law’s Survival Guide offers solutions for handling boundary issues, criticism, child-rearing disputes, and nonsupportive partners. The book teaches women to identify and analyze relationships, change thinking and behavior patterns that feed a dysfunctional dynamic, overcome chronic areas of conflict, and prevent new battles from breaking out.
Book Description
Susan Forward's practical and powerful book will help couples cope with terrible and toxic in-laws.
Toxic in-laws are in-laws who create genuine chaos through various assaults--aggressive or subtle--on you and your marriage. Toxic-in laws come in a wide variety of guises, " The Critics.; ", who tell you what you're doing wrong, "The Controllers.;", who try to run you and your partner's life, " The Engulfers.;", who make incessant demands on your time, " The Masters of Chaos.;", who drain you and your partner with their problems, and, " The Rejecters.;", who let you know they don't want you as part of their family.
Susan Forward draws on real-life voices and stories of both women and men struggling to free themselves from the frustrating, hurtful and infuriating relationships with their toxic in-laws. Dr. Forward offers you highly effective communication and behavioral techniques for getting through to partners who won't or can't stand up to their parents. Next, she lays out accessible and practical ways to reclaim you marriage from your in-laws. She shows you what to say, what to do and what limits to set. If you follow these strategies, you may not turn toxic in-laws into the in-laws of your dreams, but you will find some peace in your relationship with them.
