"How to Get Along with Your Inlaws"

Whether you have been married one year or 30 years, getting along with your in-laws really adds joy and peace to your marriage. For, in fact, you are married to them also, since they all-too-often give their advice and/or input whether you want it or not.

Being married for 38 years, my husband and I have figured out ways to get along with my in-laws and it has really worked out well. Hopefully, it will help your marriage, too.

l. Respect your in-laws as you would your own parents. Once you do that, it will get easier through the years, and you will get niceness back from them. It is definitely a win-win situation.

2. If they want to have a holiday dinner at their house, let them have it. Work out a schedule where you can have it one year, your parents another and then at your house. This way, it is less work for you.

3. When holidays do come around, always buy them a present, one within your means. They will really appreciate it.

4. Even if they say something that you find offensive, try to hold your tongue. If you can't, have a get-together with them and discuss what is bothering you in a calm manner. Don't get angry and say something you will regret.

5. Remember their special occasions with cards. They will really appreciate it and remember you for being sweet and sincere.

6. Don't talk against them to others in your family or acquaintances. It will get back to them. and they won't be happy with you at all.

If you follow the above, you will have a much happier marriage. I know it's worked for us.