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When You Marry Your Prince

Ladies, if you’re about to be married, let me offer you a word of caution: when you marry your prince, you also inherit the king, the queen, and the whole court! (And you often get a court jester thrown in as well!) And remember this, a good relationship with your in-laws is key for creating a marriage that thrives.

But that’s easier said than done. According to a study out of Cambridge University, 60% of women say in-law conflict has caused long-term stress. Husbands also report a high rate of stress related to in-law problems.

The question is, how do you create a healthy relationship with your in-laws? Consider these three ideas:

First, good boundaries. Healthy couples set limits both on their marriage and on the outside world. This means ruthlessly protecting the most important areas of your marriage – like money, sexual intimacy, and, yes, your relationship with your in-laws.

The second idea is to honor your spouse’s parents. Treat your mother- and father-in-law with kindness and dignity. Even if they’re a bit salty or troublesome, show them respect.

Finally – above all, protect your marriage. Communicate with your spouse and get on the same page. Agree on boundaries as a couple and enforce them. Stand together to keep in-law-related conflict out of your relationship.

If you’re about to marry your prince, honor the king and queen. And set good boundaries between their kingdom … and yours.

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Topics: Family and Home Tags: marriage September 13, 2022 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

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Jim-Daly Jim Daly is a husband, father and President of Focus on the Family and host of its National Radio Hall of Fame broadcast. His blog, Daly Focus, is full of timely commentary and wisdom designed to help you navigate and understand today’s culture. His latest book is Marriage Done Right.

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