✅ If you feel under attack every time you see your mother-in-law, make sure that your partner is aware of what’s going on. Tell them about your feelings, using “I” statements (for example, “I feel hurt when your mother...”). This will help your spouse understand the problem better.

⛔ Avoid being critical of your in-laws, as it can only cause a protective response instead of empathy.

✅ If your spouse insists that their mother’s behavior is normal by using phrases like, “That’s just the way she is,” or “She doesn’t mean anything bad by that,” give some examples of what is considered the norm in your own family and explain why you think that this is healthier.

✅ Then give your partner some time to process everything and change their behavior according to your feelings.

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