If you have ever had any unpleasant experience with your partner’s mother (it doesn’t matter if you are a man or a woman) then you are most likely facing your worst nightmare. If you want to learn to identify toxic mothers-in-law, we leave you its characteristics and also what you can do if you face this situation. Stay calm and talk to your partner about it!
What are toxic mothers-in-law and why are they like that?
They are those women who have ill-intentioned actions with their daughters-in-law or sons-in-law. Furthermore, they contribute negative things in every sense. Whether due to rejection of their children’s partner, jealousy, or believing that they are not enough for them. Keep in mind that they can turn your relationship or marriage into a real hell.
How to identify them?
It is not a complicated task at all, just see the attitudes he has with you and every situation. The features are as follows: handling with your son or daughter, victimizationverbal attacks, negativityshe imposes her plans and they end up doing what she says, she makes you pass uncomfortable situations and even if it has already reached physical and psychological violence.
What do I do if I have one?
If you have already identified her and you are clear that your mother-in-law does not have good intentions, then the next thing is to talk to someone outside who is not your partner. If you want to continue in your relationship, you can tell your boyfriend or girlfriend to help you set limits, but start with yourself, although if you see that the attacks continue, it is best to separate yourself from that family and prioritize yourself.
How to avoid toxic mothers-in-law?
In several occasions can’t be avoided, since negative behavior is reflected some time later but there are those who are like that from day one. If you already realized that he doesn’t like you or there are certain comments about it, you can talk to her and improve the relationship. But on the other hand, if there is no solution, the healthiest thing to do would be to walk away before there are more attacks.
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