Nightmare Mother-In-Law

Problems with a "nightmare" mother-in-law have plagued women for as long as marriage has been an institution. Whether you recently married, or you just celebrated your fifteenth wedding anniversary, chances are your life is but learning how to recognize common conflicts and problems with your mother-in-law and diffuse her power over your life will result in improved relationships with both her and your spouse.

For those who share a flawless relationship with a mother-in-law, congratulations. You either have a gift for dispute resolution or you have been blessed with a gem of a mother-in-law. If you are as countless others who have attempted to resolve issues only to be rewarded in frustration, this article won't make her go away, but it will offer survival methods and suggestions for dealing with the stresses of such a relationship.

There are as many types of nightmare mother-in-laws as there are types of people, but most fall into, or are a combination of, the following: the Control Freak, the Joker, the Perfectionist, the Judge, the Cash Concerned, the Baby Badger, the Snoop, the One-Upper, the Liar, the Hypochondriac, the Busy Body, the Dramatic, the Clinger, the Copycat, the Ex Obsessed, the Attention Hog, or the Cold Cookie.

Nightmare Mother-In-Law #1 The Control Freak: Your mother-in-law's suggestions are plentiful and incessant. She either flat-out commands you to do things her way, or she pretends to be nonchalant about whether or not she is trying to pressure you, but you still feel her push. Whether she wants to plan your wedding or tries to micromanage your home, this kind of mother-In-Law leaves stress in her wake. A helpful suggestion is one thing, but this lady wants your life done her way!