MIL and DIL- never the twain shall meet?

"The mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationship is one of the most complicated human connections. It comes with a built-in conflict before the relationship even begins: two radically different views of the same man. One woman always will see him first as a man; the other always will see him first as her child"

- So is there something called a "successful" MIL- DIL relationship?

- Can the love between a MIL and DIL ever be free of emotional under currents?

- What is the best strategy for the man caught in between the two women in his life?

Originally posted by: raj5000

Depends on whether individuals want to make it happen. Same holds true for all relationships, one has to make it happen... imagine a complexity with SIL and FIL but never in controversy... why?

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The interaction between a SIL and FIL is very limited compared to a DIL and MIL...imagine working in a small kitchen with a MIL where she keeps a hawk eye on the way you cook to how clean is your kitchen cabinet etc etc...such survillience would make even the most stoic guy nervous!!😆...

It is like a SIL having his FIL as boss at work...imagine THAT!!😆

Originally posted by: raunaq

👏 👏 👏 . i have seen one or two mother in laws who adore their daughter in laws more than their sons.

raunaq u are lucky to have seen one or two...I havent seen any!!😔

Originally posted by: TallyHo

The interaction between a SIL and FIL is very limited compared to a DIL and MIL...imagine working in a small kitchen with a MIL where she keeps a hawk eye on the way you cook to how clean is your kitchen cabinet etc etc...such survillience would make even the most stoic guy nervous!!😆...

It is like a SIL having his FIL as boss at work...imagine THAT!!😆

Less or more time difference can happen, it how to make it work. imagine thoese hours SIL and FIL spend when mom / daughty are catching up on last 6 months... lols.

Small and big kitchen is inevident if individuals are not ready to work it out.

Its all on understanding the feeelings of making it work... from both ends. There are Diffference of opinions in Hubby and wify .. they work it out then why not wil MILand vice versa. Bhawanaoo ko samjho and circumstances ko samjheytey hue parivaar key hhit mey kadhab badaooo... iss mey sukh hi sukh hai 😃..nahi toh tu tu mey mey is never ending destroying the whole family.😛

Raj se Rajnish kab ban gaye...better change ur ID to Osho5000...😉

Originally posted by: TallyHo

When for centuries it is the DIL and MIL who have had a problem getting along why are their so many jokes about SIL and MILS...
In the Indian culture atleast the MILs quite dote on their SILs...
or are their guys here who think other wise?

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A husband said to his wife, "No, I don't hate your relatives. In fact, I like your mother-in-law better than I like mine."

I told my mother-in-law that my house was her house, and she said, Get the hell off my property.

Two neighbors were having a chat when one said, "I took my dog to the vet today because it bit my mother-in-law." The other asked, " Did you put it to sleep?" "No, of course not," said the first, "I had its teeth sharpened."

Q: What do you do if you miss your MIL??

A: RELOAD, AND TRY AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!

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Q: How many mothers-in-law does it take to change a light bulb?

A: One. She just holds it up there and waits for the world to revolve around her.

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My MIL and I were happy for 20 years.
Then we met each other

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Q. The difference between outlaws and in-laws?

A: Outlaws are Wanted!!

Originally posted by: TallyHo

The interaction between a SIL and FIL is very limited compared to a DIL and MIL...imagine working in a small kitchen with a MIL where she keeps a hawk eye on the way you cook to how clean is your kitchen cabinet etc etc...such survillience would make even the most stoic guy nervous!!😆...

It is like a SIL having his FIL as boss at work...imagine THAT!!😆

Ashu, I couldn't help laughing at the last line 😆😆