do you feel like your mother-in-law is the one in charge of your marriage, instead of you and your husband? surely, you’d love to see your in-laws as an extra set of loving parents in your life, but it will be hard if they aren’t as welcoming as you thought they would be. if the problem persists, limit yourself from their environment and have your personal space so that you wouldn’t have to interact with them on a daily basis. …

a period that is supposed to be full of love and excitement, but instead ends up being exhausting, full of fights and can show you a lot of things about the person you’re about to marry. there’s also the issue of family involvement, for the first time the relationship becomes not just about you anymore. add to all that the stress and pressures of getting married; the wedding date is approaching. you begin to educate yourselves on what’s really important, …

“when our daughters are young, our job is to protect them physically and emotionally, but as they get older we have to take on more of a consulting role.” it’s an important transition for both parents, but one that can be especially challenging for dads, who often get the message that their primary role is to be “in charge” — to fix problems when they arise, and to protect their daughters, especially once dating becomes part of the mix. “when …

from the birth of a son, the father plays an essential role in molding his life. this post discusses the importance of a father and son bond, enhancing this relationship and other relevant factors. it goes through a roller coaster of emotions and settles down at a stage that is comfortable for both. teenage: this is a tough phase for both the son and the father because, at this stage, the son develops his own opinions.

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the in-law relationship can be difficult, or at least challenging. in fact, this may be even more important for women than for men, and in ways you might not expect. they might feel more vulnerable to criticism or misguided advice from in-laws, who also may be unintentionally encroaching on the relationship. couples need to be open with each other about all of this so that they understand why things happen the way they do. most of us are familiar with …