We’ve all heard the phrase immortalized in the media over the decades—” Oh, no. It’s the in-laws.”
However, feuds between overbearing in-laws and their child’s spouse aren’t just for laughs on television. In many cases, these relationships can cause real damage to a marriage, particularly if interference from in-laws becomes persistent.
To further prove that the infamous in-law dispute scenario is more than a media trope, 75% of couples interviewed across the world have indicated having problems with one or both of their in-laws.
How parents-in-law can weaken a marriage.
Falling in love with your partner doesn’t always mean falling in love with your parents, but the unfortunate reality is that it’s difficult, in many situations, to choose between parents and a spouse! For this reason, married couples often tolerate more hardships with in-laws than they would with anyone else, perpetuating relationships and interactions which could be damaging in the long term.