Marriage is a sacred union of two individuals who promise each other to spend the entire lifetime together. But it is also true that in India, you don’t marry your partner but marry the whole family that includes the respective In-laws. Marriage, as beautiful as it can be can give you jitters when it comes to building a stronger bond with in-laws.

Though you may get along really well with your mother-in-law most of the time, sometimes, it becomes difficult for you to foster a healthier bond with your husband’s parents. Freak not! This article will be helpful for all the newly-wed brides. Follow the below-mentioned advice so that your marriage doesn’t suffer.

• Treat them as your family

You love your parents even if they scold you on little things. Isn’t it? Don’t differentiate between two sets of parents. Though the process is little difficult but try to treat your in-laws with the same love. Don’t remember their mistakes for a long time as it will affect your bond with them. Do things out of love instead of merely doing them as responsibilities.

• Spend time with your In-laws

Like you, they also need time to get adjusted with you. They may judge over small things but that only because they don’t know you as you are the new member to their family. Spend some quality time with. Allow them a chance to get the real you so that they can understand the actual reason behind your acts.

• Remember the positives

Every person has some positives in them so is the case with your in-laws. Whenever you indulge into a bad fight with them, pause for a minute, remember all the good traits they have and stop fighting. It is obvious they would have some quirks in them but it is not worth to bring them in your every fight.

• Don’t discuss small issues with your partner

There are times when it becomes necessary to share everything with your spouse if the fights between you and your in-laws are increasing day by day. But it is advised that don’t bring your partner in between unless it is important as it will get difficult for him to take one’s side.

• Communicate directly

Instead of allowing the third party to sort the differences you and your in-laws have, communicate directly. Express what bothers you, share your opinions, tell what you expect from them, talk about the misunderstandings and ask them what are their expectations from you or how can you maintain a good relationship.

• Include them

Sometimes, In-laws create problems between you and your partner as they feel left out. Stay connected with them through phone calls and video chats. Invite them at your place or plan to surprise them at lunch at their place. It would be a nice idea if you plan out a trip once in a while in order to maintain peace and happiness with your loving in-laws.