Dear Dr. Buckingham, My love life with my wife is going down the drain. Her mother moved in with us six months ago and we rarely have sex. She feels uncomfortable and sometimes states that it is disrespectful for us to make love while her mother in the house. I am lucky if I get some cookie once a month. I tried to understand her perspective, initially, but I cannot live like … [Read more...]
What to Do When Your Mother-In-Law Doesn’t Like You
The feeling of your mother-in-law not welcoming or liking you is uncomfortable...to say the least. It puts you in a bad position. I've been a daughter-in-law for many years and now I'm in the role of mother-in-law (or mother-in-love I like to say). So, my viewpoint comes from a heart that sees the best in each of these positions. So, if you find yourself in a position where … [Read more...]
3 Do’s and 3 Don’ts of Dealing With Your Mother-in-Law
I’ve heard many women complaining about their mother-in laws and wanted to share some advice about how to deal with her. Women are not the only ones with mother-in-law issues; men also have monster-in-laws too. There are certain do’s and don’ts that can help you maintain your sanity when dealing with your spouse’s mother. Do respect her You don’t have to like her but you … [Read more...]