In-Law Questions -- Answered!

Unless you married an orphan, you have in-laws with whom you must forge a relationship. And every family -- even ones from the same culture and religion and place -- is unique. That means you need time and patience to understand your in-laws, fit into their world, and become part of the family. The same is true for your spouse with your family. You have to support each other and help your spouse make his or her way into your family. Your spouse should do the same for you. The difficult part is balancing your need to break away from your family of origin without losing it all together and carve a life with your new spouse. Here are some answers to your pressing questions about in-laws:

What Should I Do about My Pushy Mother-in-Law?

What Should I Do about Problems with My In-Laws?

Should I Call My In-Laws Mom and Dad?