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10 Simple Ways Of Bonding With Your New Mother-In-Law

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10 Simple Ways Of Bonding With Your New Mother-In-Law10 Simple Ways Of Bonding With Your New Mother-In-Law

It's not always easy to bond with your mother-in-law, but with these tips, you'll surely get closer with your mother-in-law.

Bonding with your mother-in-law is not only a way of being closer with your husband's family, but it's also a way for you to show your husband that you want his family to be a part of your family as well.

It can sometimes be difficult to bond with your mother-in-law, but by following these ideas, you and your mother-in-law will be best friends in no time!

1. Get to know her better

bonding with your mother-in-law

Ask her stories about her youth, and about how she took care of her kids when she was younger. It's a good way of bonding with your mother-in-law, and you'll also get an insight into her personality.

2. Speak the same language

bonding with your mother-in-law

If your mother-in-law speaks a different language, then you can try and slowly learn the language she speaks so that you can have more things to talk about. She’ll also surely appreciate the gesture.

3. Cook together


All moms have a special recipe that they’re very proud of, and your mother-in-law is no exception. Cooking is a great bonding activity

4. Give them a call


If your mother-in-law lives in another country or lives far from you, then you can bridge the gap by mailing her photos of your family or if they’re active on social media, you can send it through there. If she’s not tech savvy, you call her and share stories about her grandkids.

5. Baby bonding

bonding with your mother-in-law

If you recently gave birth, a good way of bonding with your mother-in-law would be letting her help take care of your baby. You can learn a lot of tips about baby care, and your mother-in-law will appreciate that you’re entrusting her with the care of your child.

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6. Bond over arts and crafts

You can ask help from your mother-in-law when it comes to decorating your home. You can make it into a project and she could teach you a lot of things when it comes to making your home a better place to live in.

7. Share your interests

bonding with your mother-in-law

Ask her about the things she likes, and share some of the stuff that interests you. Who knows? You might have something in common that you can really bond over.

8. Call her "mom"


It’s one of the easiest things that you can do to get closer with your mother-in-law. It would mean a lot to them if they knew that you thought of them as not just a mother-in-law, but as their mother.

9. Listen to her advice

bonding with your mother-in-law

Listening to your mother-in-law’s advice can sometimes give you better ideas when it comes to taking care of your family. Even if you won’t always follow her advice, remember to thank her and acknowledge her help.

10. The little things matter

bonding with your mother-in-law

Simply saying “hi” or smiling at her and asking if you can help with anything are small gestures that can make your mother-in-law feel that you care about her and that you acknowledge her part in you and your family’s life.

 

If you have any insights, questions or comments regarding the topic, please share them in our Comment box below. 

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