Jenna Barry, author of "A Wife's Guide to In-laws"
Jenna D. Barry is the author of "A Wife's Guide to In-laws: How to Gain Your Husband's Loyalty Without Killing His Parents." Her articles have been published in various newspapers and magazines. Please visit her website at www.WifeGuide.org.
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Do You Have a Controlling Mother-in-Law?Here are five tips to help you deal with your controlling mother-in-law. -
Holidays With Your In-lawsHolidays With Your In-lawsBy Jenna D. BarrySome people look forward to spending the holidays with family, while others would rather be run over by a reindeer. Some folks anticipate a time of love and joy-- while others can't wait for this season of guilt and manipulation to be over.
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Holidays with Your In-lawsSome people look forward to spending the holidays with family, while others would rather be run over by a reindeer. Some folks anticipate a time of love and joy'" while others can't wait for this season of guilt and manipulation to be over. -
User post: How to be respectfully confident with your mother-in-lawAccording to Kermit the Frog, it ain't easy being green. Well, sometimes it ain't easy being a daughter-in-law either. Many wives have come to me for advice on how to deal with their mother-in-law. I always tell them the same thing: behave as a mature adult by communicating your needs and setting bo
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Whose Baby is it Anyway? Dealing with Intrusive In-lawsIf you thought your in-laws were intrusive before you had kids, then hold onto your maternity pants. The "fun" has just begun. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the truth is that your relationship with your in-laws is likely to grow more tense once children enter the picture.
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Six Tips For Spending the Holidays With Your In-lawsThe way I see it, there are two groups of people: those who love the holidays because they love spending time with family, and those who dread the holidays because their family-or spouse's family-is difficult to be around. I wrote this article for those of you in the second category.
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Got Mother-In-Law Problems? 5 Tips for Bringing Out the Best in Your Mother-in-LawIf you get along great with your mother-in-law, then I'm really happy for you. Actually, if I'm being honest, I'm only 60% happy for you and 40% jealous. There are a lot of women who love their husband's mother because she is kind, considerate, and unassuming. Unfortunately there are many of us with
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Are You Married to a Momma's Boy?You probably fell in love with your husband because he was a loving, generous, thoughtful, responsible, honest person. Maybe you loved the kind way he treated his 5-year old niece, his yellow Labrador retriever, or his sweet little grandma. Whatever qualities attracted you to him, there's a good cha
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In-laws Driving You Crazy? Coping Tips For New Parents"My in-laws want to see my kids constantly. They drop by the house unexpectedly and stay for long visits. They offer unwanted advice about everything from breast pumps to hemorrhoids."Can you relate to those statements? If so, then how do you usually respond when your in-laws say or do something you
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User post: 5 ways to become a mother-in-law whispererI'm a huge fan of the show "Dog Whisperer" with Cesar Millan; it's not unusual for me to sit and watch four episodes in a row. Recently, during one of my Dog Whisperer TV marathons, I realized that many of the techniques Cesar uses to train dog owners can also be used to train daughters-in-law.Dog o
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5 Ways to Become a Mother-in-Law WhispererRecently, during one of my Dog Whisperer TV marathons, I realized that many of the techniques Cesar uses to train dog owners can also be used to train daughters-in-law.
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How to Be Respectfully Confident with Your Mother-in-LawBeing a daughter-in-law doesn't mean you must be a timid, obedient child with no needs, feelings, or opinions. -
Do Your In-laws Drive You Crazy?"My in-laws want to see my kids constantly. They drop by the house unexpectedly and stay for long visits. They offer unwanted advice about everything from breast pumps to hemorrhoids." -
How to Be Assertive with Your Future Mother-in-LawThe way you interact with your future mother-in-law now will set a precedent for how she will treat you after you are married, so it's important that you start behaving as an adult on an equal level to her. -
5 Ways to Be a Great Mother-in-LawYou can strengthen your son's marriage and show how much you love him by being a great mother-in-law. -
Got Mother-in-Law Problems?If you are one of the many daughters-in-law who have problems getting along with your mother-in-law, you'll enjoy this funny, helpful article by Jenna D. Barry. -
Are You Married to a Momma's Boy?It can be extremely difficult for a man to transfer his loyalty if his mom tries to make him feel guilty for doing so.
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Are You Dating a Momma's Boy? 5 Warning SignsIf you are dating a man who ignores your needs in order to meet his mother's needs, then you need to recognize this as a potentially serious problem in the future. Here are five warning signs that you may be dating a momma's boy.
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Living with Your In-lawsIf you are considering moving in with (or closer to) your in-laws, or you are already living with them, then you need to evaluate carefully whether that is the best solution for your marriage. Here are some things you should consider. -
Everybody Loves Raymond but Hates His ParentsIf your husband cares more about being a parent pleaser than a loyal husband, then you must gain his loyalty in order to effectively deal with his parents.
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Whose Baby is it Anyway? Dealing with Intrusive In-lawsDevelop healthy behavior patterns by saying and doing new things to show you are now an assertive mom. You can't force your in-laws to change their behavior, but if you change your own, then they will likely change theirs too. -
Until In-laws Do Us Part: Advice for the Bride-To-BeYou and your groom have a great opportunity to set the stage now for how you are (and are not) willing to be treated after you are married. -
Six Tips for Spending the Holidays with Difficult In-lawsBecause spending time with your spouse's parents is part of the marriage commitment, you might as well learn how to make the best of it. Here are six tips for having a better holiday experience.