Marriage is a beautiful thing which blesses a person with a soulmate and a companion for life. Not only that, it also adds so many worthy relationships in a person’s life. Though everyone including a daughter loves her mother unconditionally and respect her whether she scolds her, corrects her, guides her and gives advice without being asked but it becomes difficult for a daughter-in-law to maintain a healthy relationship with her mother-in-law when her mother-in-law does the same thing.

Getting along really well with mother-in-law is one of the challenging tasks for a bride but you can cherish a cordial relationship with your mother-in-law by following ways mentioned in the article.

• See things in a new manner

Have a positive attitude towards your mother-in-law. Just like fulfilling a role of daughter-in-law is new to you, being a mother-in-law is new to her as well. Like you are trying to give your best, she would also be struggling to give her 100% to forge a loving bond with you. Find a positive aspect. It’s all about how you see things.

• Consider her your own mother

Half of the problems will get resolved automatically when you decide to treat her like your own mother. You never tend to find mistakes when your mother says or does something, then to judge every word and action of your mother in law.

• Don’t hold grudges

It’s human nature to commit mistakes. Maybe your mother-in-law does few things wrong unintentionally like you do. Remember, a relationship gets better when you choose to forget mistakes and forgive. Let go of the grudges. Share a heartfelt laugh after an argument.

• Let time takes the lead

Let things go at a slow pace. Do constant efforts to understand your mother in law but never forget building a cordial relationship with your mother-in-law is not an overnight task. Sometimes, it’s the beginning which takes enough time but when you stick firmly, things become smooth.

• Show respect

Respect always go a long way. If you want to have a strong relationship with someone, it is must that you respect him/her as a person before you actually love them. Respect her decisions. She probably has been gone through a lot, and she knows with experience how to handle few situations well better than you. Even if you don’t agree with her decision, explain her your point of view with kindness.

• Don’t have any expectations

Though it’s a dream of every bride to be loved by everyone in the new family it’s not the same scenario with everyone. Some family welcomes a new member of the family with open arms. Don’t get disheartened if it doesn’t happen to you. Expect less. Play your part with true heart.

• She is not a vamp

She is not like a vamp who always try to find mistakes or build conspiracies against you. Remember, she is not your enemy. She has raised that wonderful person who is your husband now. It is more than enough to show gratitude towards her and thank her all your life.

• Involve your mother-in-law in your life

Believe it, she is more than happy to choose her as her son’s life partner. Don’t avoid her as it will hurt her and she will become cold-hearted towards you. Include them in life’s important decision. Keep them informed if you buy something new, or decide to go out etc. Call her more often and meet her if she doesn’t stay with you.

• Bonus gifts are always welcomed

Your extended family members are more like a bonus gift which you have received after getting married with your spouse and everyone knows bonus never fails to give us inner happiness. Your mother-in-law is also like that extra gift which you receive with big things.Communicate… share…love…and laugh with her.