If this summer has no choice but to spend the holidays with his in-laws, keep in mind some considerations to avoid disaster. There are many reasons that can lead to travel with your in-laws, but also many problems that could arise when spending so much time together.
Often the economic situation leads him to share the holidays with your family, at other times, are the same in-laws who plan this little trap to meet the person who goes out with his son. Everyone knows how difficult it is to survive a holiday with your partner’s parents; with few exceptions, most of the time it’s like a nightmare.
If this is your first time traveling with them, you may lose your cool and want to cancel the trip, but should remain calm. If instead has traveled a lot of times with her parents but always ends badly, these tips will help you better pass this summer.
It is important family time, but should not feel guilty if suddenly you crave read a book or take a walk with her husband while they play cards or watch television; that does not turn you into a hermit or hateful person. Do not forget cope with positivism. You may spend time with her in-laws did not exactly thrill you, but remember that your children and your partner will be happy to see them and spend time with family.
If it takes a negative attitude and is predisposed to it all goes wrong, you’ll feel cranky and discouraged to do anything. When her mother starts to say comments that hurt, or is about to unleash a discussion, put your best smile and go outside to clear your mind. Before starting your holiday talk to your husband or boyfriend of the possibility of spending time alone with him to relax or release tensions.
Adapt to their customs. Every family has a different way of playing Monopoly, each family buys a different newspaper, in every family buys a particular brand of food or certain television is; don’t think you going to get to change their lifestyle or impose your style on their own and do not even think to question the ingredients of the meal!
Reach agreement in advance of the places they wish to visit, restaurants that want to eat or place where they will be staying. Remember it is very important that everyone’s needs are covered; yours, your partner’s, those of their parents and even children, if they have.
This event does not always have to be a catastrophe, you should see the advantages to things. If you want to spend a romantic evening with your spouse or go dancing, her in-laws could babysit for a night or two. Or you can take this time to get close to them. Enjoy!
I’ve been blessed with the best inlaws of the world, I’m planning to surprise them with a vacations on the Bahamas next year!