Why It's so Important to Get Along with Your Mother in Law, for Women

Often times we dread the fact that there is another woman in our man's life, but why? I want to write this article that came to mind today while I was cleaning. Why do woman and their mother in laws never get along. First let's look at what puts that barrier up from the get go.

From the mother in law's perspective:

No woman is good enough for my son. This may be her first attitude and she may keep it. Why mom? This lady that your son has chosen loves him or they would not be married. Obviously he loves her too. Isn't that wonderful? You ought to be happy that they love one another and most of all be supportive and not too nosey about his life. The Word of God even says that the man is to leave his parents and cleave to his wife. This new woman is to take care of his needs now mom.

Some moms even feel that they have to compete with the new wife. The wife may feel the same. They both may have these feelings but may never know exactly what they are. Do you feel that your husband (or son) will love you less or this other woman will somehow replace you in his heart or his life? If so then you are competing with her. This is not good.

First of all, the love that he has for the both of you is completely different. A man loves his mom a lot differently than he loves his wife, to say the least. That is to say that there is absolutely no competing for that love.

Most women are natural competitors, so when there is another woman in their man's life, they compete for everything. Time, money, conversation, the whole nine yards. Guys reading this, remember the golden rule is to cleave to your wife. Cleave is defined as attach to or stick to, be faithful to. So remember guys, you should always share feelings with your wife.

The new wife's perspective is a little different:

She knows that her husband is a mommas boy, per say. However, if she would just change her perspective a little she could use this to her own advantage. It is WONDERFUL to have a husband who is a mommas boy. Why? That shows he knows and respects women. Also think of how he is with you. Who do you think taught how to be a lady's man? His mom, of course. She is definitely a lady who needs to be honored and respected. If you do your best to get along with her and be friendly, you will do good by her and your husband.

Sure there may be personality clashes. Hey, no one is asking you to be best friends. However, if you can respect one another and be conciderate in all ways, you will see a big relief and more happiness in the man that you both love so much. I will guarantee you that he will have a great load lifted, if you just try to get along with one another. If you just can't do it for yourselves, do it for him. You both love him right?