You don’t just marry your spouse … you marry their family. And that can be difficult. Learn how to set healthy boundaries and love your in-laws.
Marriage
Do you get along with your in-laws?
When I said the words, they felt fake—probably because they were. Forced might be more accurate. But I said them anyway, through gritted teeth and a tight smile: “Thank you so much, honey, for grabbing the groceries. It’s no big deal you forgot a few.” Except it felt like a big deal. Fortunately, by this …
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