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What can I do to keep the peace between myself and my in laws? Many people try to make their in laws to be monsters when in fact they are really just parents. Some may be meddling parents, yes, but in the end they are what they are, parents. If you have children you have to think of your own reaction to your child who seems to be growing up so fast. Now think about what is going to happen the day he/she brings Mr or Ms Right? You like a parent is going to either drill the guy or test the girl. Every caring parent is like that. My daughter is only five and if any little boy gets too close, you better believe I will intervene. Yes, she is only five but our children's minds are not safe from what society calls "freedom of speech." All this is just to say that we as the new comers in the family have to have some kind of understanding why our in laws are the way they are.

With that said, I give you a full proof remedy of how to get along with your in laws. Ladies and gentlemen it begins during courtship. Don't wait until you are about to say "I do" to bond and make friends with the in laws. Everything you do in life that requires a long period of time of you life must be thought out. You must prepare your mind for what is to come. Part of getting along with your in laws requires education. Learn to read what kind of people your in laws are. If your in laws are political, then you know not to get into a political conversation that will stir up fire. There is a time to speak and a time to say, "Okay, I don't want to open up that can of worms so let me not add to it." If your in laws are easily offended, watch your tongue. It's horrible that you have to be so careful around someone who is easily offended, but if that is what it takes to keep harmony, then do it. I know this sounds crazy but bare with me, my dear readers.

When is it time to put your foot down? What happens if your mother in law doesn't know how to politely or discretely say her opinion? Sometimes you just have to keep quiet. Say nothing at all. The harmony of your spouses parents mean harmony for you and your spouse, right? Where in the rule books does it say you have to take everything your in laws say? There is only one rule book. I call it the "Safe Keeping Book of Concerns."

The Safe Keeping Book of Concerns clearly is the best book you could own. I will be more than glad to share a copy of it with you now.

Safe Keeping Book of Concerns

Rule #1
Your personal issues with your spouse to be is none of anyone's

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