7 Ways to Impress Your Mother-in-Law ...

By Jennifer

7 Ways to Impress Your Mother-in-Law ...

I think mother-in-laws get a bad rap. Not all of them are wicked, sinister, controlling, and mean… I’m sure they can also be sweet, kind, and friendly… not sure how to win over your own MIL? Here are 7 ways to impress your mother-in-law…

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Ask for a Recipe

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Chances are, your husband fondly recalls at least one dish or dessert his mother used to make, whether it’s her lasagna or her apple pie or her potato salad. Don’t bother to try and make it the way YOU make it… instead, impress and flatter your mother-in-law by asking her for her recipe, or better yet, ask her to show you how to make it! It’s a win-win — you get to learn to make a dish your husband loves, and your MIL feels important and appreciated, and gets to remember her son as a little guy, digging in to his favorite meal.

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Keep a Tidy House

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Even if your mother-in-law is a complete slob when it comes to her own housekeeping, she’ll never forgive you if your house is anything less than tidy. Hopefully, she won’t be the type to run a white-gloved finger along your mantle to look for dust… but when you know she’s coming b, make sure your house is neat and clean, no matter how much you hate housekeeping.

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Admire Her

Did your mother-in-law just get a new haircut, kitty cat, dress, or rug? Notice these things, and be sure to comment on them. Make a sincere comment, too, because she’ll know if you’re not being genuine.

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Ask to See Photos

Come on, admit it. You’re curious to see what your husband looked like when he was a baby, and in kindergarten, grammar school, and junior high. Ask your mother-in-law to see photos, and she’ll be delighted to spend an hour going through his baby book and school photos with you.

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Invite Her over

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Most likely, your mother-in-law WANTS to like you, if for no other reason than to brag to her bridge club about what a sweet girl you are. Give her every reason to like you by extending an olive branch and asking her over. If you only invite her for family events, where the whole family is invited, she’ll feel pushed out. Invite her for dinner, lunch, or shopping when no-one else is with you… spend some time with her!

UPD:

Creating a warm and personal connection is crucial. Show genuine interest in her life, perhaps by preparing her favorite meal or engaging in activities she enjoys. Remember, the little details matter; setting a beautiful table or a heartfelt compliment about something she's proud of can go a long way. By making her feel special and valued, you're not just winning her over, but you're also building a relationship that has the potential to enrich your family. Always listen with empathy and be open to her advice, even if you don't always take it; it's the thought and respect that count.

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Ask Her Advice

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Every mother-in-law, in fact, every woman, likes to be asked her opinion. On everything, from child-rearing to cooking to stain removal to which shoes look best with your LBD. Ask your mother-in-law for advice, and take her suggestions and opinions seriously. This will show her you respect her… which she’ll love.

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Treat Her Son Well

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The most important thing you can do to impress your mother-in-law is to treat her son well. Every mother wants her son to have a lovely, faithful, devoted wife… so if you’re all of those things, she’ll be sure to adore you!

Most mother-in-laws are just afraid of losing their sweet little son, and want the best for them… and you’re so wonderful, if you follow these tips, she’s sure to love you! What’s your relationship with your mother-in-law like? How did you impress her? Please let me know!

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Where Thoughts and Opinions Converge

My mother in law told my bf that there's nothing about me to like. He defended me but she still not seeing me the way i want her to. She blatantly disrespected everything about me but my bf and i came to a conclusion. We know she had a hard time with her MIL so we think she's lashing out all her bad memories unto me. HELP ME to find a way to shut her up with her disrespect!!

me and my boyfriend are really planning to tell about our relationship to our parents and the one we are really feel nervous about is his mother she has seen me just once and it was wasnt so pleasant as she aint noticed me much anyway i am really scared of her i feel she is just going to reject me! what shall i do! :(

My MIL will not be humble. she always stops me to do anything. even she dose not like me speaking with his son (my Husband). What should i do. Pls let me know. even though i do what ever she likes me to do still she is hating me.

me n my bf were going on for last 5 years. Now we have done court marriage. Initially my mil liked me a lot. But when she came to knw that we were planning to get married, she started hating me. She told tht d day we gt married she wil kill me. I dont knw hw to disclose d fact tht we are married.

Jass: two years has passed to my marriage, yet i m not feel comfort with my in laws, my mother in law hide every thing from me like food, milk, fruits everything which i can use from first day , In starting i was shared them , and hope she will also change, but response is negative. even i m feeling as a guest in my own home. i have talked to my husband about this, but he said that father in law did not give her expenses, but according to me it is wrong, i m working woman , and my in laws never spend a peny for me ,

nice advice, i will work on that to impress my future mil :)

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