Hey everybody, my son just got engaged!!
By getnbuy
@getnbuy (1312)
United States
March 11, 2009 1:32am CST
He is 28 years old and needs a companion. I am so glad he found a nice girl to be his wife. Wish me luck in being a mother-in-law. It is not an easy job! Any advice would be helpful. I have learned not to give the wife advice, not to stick my nose in where she would think it doesn't belong, etc. I really am a nice person, but young women are especially sensitive where mother-in-laws are concerned.
3 responses
@Jezebella (1446)
• United States
9 Apr 09
That is awesome! I am so happy your son is getting married. I think you would be a good mother in law. I have heard many horror stories about mother in laws and you don't seem like the kind of woman would be horrible to your daughter in law.
@mizstress (719)
• Philippines
11 Mar 09
cograts to you and your son!!
its nice that you have added family member so treat her well, and make her feel that she really is part of your family.
try to bond with her like go shop with her or ask her to help you makes some of your son fave dishes.. have a coffee with her and talk about anything there is.
hope il have a cool mother in law like you too in the future!!
@zhuhuifen46 (3483)
• China
11 Mar 09
Congratulations for you and for your son. I understand the feeling of being a mother in law. However we are careful, there are slips of tongue, leading to misunderstanding. Hope your in law is of good humor and good manners. On our part, we must treat as our own child, even tender. Maybe the following will be helpful,
- Set up a happy family environment to welcome the new member, e.g. no disputes, no ordering, no compaining, etc.,
- Do not try to set up family rules, let the young people to learn from life,
- First think of the girl if you would like to offer anything, either for eating, or for enjoying,
- Do not mention your son's ex, esp her advantages,
- Do not involve in their teases or conflicts, if any,
- Show adequate respect to her family.
