It’s often said that when you marry someone, you marry their entire family. You can’t separate your spouse from the family they came from, and their family becomes a part of your marriage package deal. In-law relationships can be intricate, involving a complex tapestry of differing expectations, habits, cultural influences and familial traditions. The key to nurturing healthy in-law relationships then lie in establishing open and effective communication, setting healthy boundaries, showing patience and having a mutual agreement to understand and respect one another's perspectives. TOUCH Marriage Support shares 6 tips for building and fostering strong in-law relationships!
Want to build a strong and fulfilling marriage? Contact TOUCH Marriage Support at familylife@touch.org.sg or click here to find out more. TOUCH Marriage Support aims to enrich marriages to build a strong foundation for families. Through a range of holistic programmes led by experienced marriage educators and counsellors, TOUCH Marriage Support prepares young couples for marriage, strengthens spousal relationships, guides couples through conflict resolution, and empowers couples to navigate and cope with the stressors and challenges which they may face in their marriage.