Tips to Strengthen your bond with your in laws

A wedding is a great occasion for two different people to come closer. And along with it comes the coming together of two families with versatile personalities. It’s a balancing act for you as a new bride to adjust in a new home. As a daughter in law you need to keep certain things in mind while dealing with your in laws. Your spouse’s family is now your extended family, and molding your life around them is imperative. A few tips on this aspect will help you strengthen your bond with your in laws.

It’s your home so don’t treat yourself as a guest in the new home. Don’t be indifferent.

Getting up on time is a golden rule you must follow.

Every family has a set of unwritten rules to follow. Ask your spouse about the general principles that are followed in the family.

You need not make your spouse your mouth piece for every small thing to be told in the house.

Speak for yourself. Be open to suggestions.

Be soft and tolerant. Accept and act. Impulsive outbursts will do no good.

Have patience. Let it not be my family or your family; make it as our family.

Be yourself and go with your understanding nature. Be cordial.

Accept that things will be different and may change for the better.

Mutual understanding and genuine interest in making things work should earn you brownie points as a newlywed.

Dress according to the occasion. Poor dressing sense can be a big turn off. You can always make things easier if you discuss the dress code with your mother in law before hand.

Drawing parallels and constant comparisons will put you in bad light. Harping on the negatives of somebody or something is a strict no no.

Following these basic ground rules will team you well with your in laws. Trust begets trust, and therefore maintains positive relationships with your in laws.

Happy Married life…