Come let's together dissect and see why such a legend came into existence.āļø
When a new bride enters the household even the bride groom's mother goes through an emotional turmoil. On one hand she is happy that her son is settled and going to start a new life while on the other hand she has her insecurities too. Surprised?? Actually even she is unaware of these hidden insecurities.
Deep down inside her heart she is dead scared that her son would no longer need her and that his priorities might change.š Whether this happens or not the fear is enough to drive her crazy. (Remember the scene where Phalguni felt insecure after coming to know that Amit goes to pick and drop Amita. She snubs him to concentrate and prioritize on completing wedding tasks given by her rather than roaming around with Amita. )
Even a MIL needs some space and time to accept and accommodate this new change happening in her / her son's life. This is where each lady reacts differently depending upon her nature. If she is able to accept this fact then she will be able to welcome the new bride with open arms.š¤
But if she is still bit immature, then she thinks this change was brought about by the arrival of the new bride. She starts holding a grudge against the new bride. But what escapes her that no one can take a mother's place not even the new bride.š (Remember the scene where Amit asks his mom to give the ice to Amita and asks her to continue applying the ice on his hand. Did you see Phalguni glare at Amita)
It is so important for MIL's acceptance in a bride's life. š³After all it's the MIL's territory that she is entering into and it is she who would be teaching the rules and norms of the new household.
Rather than painting MIL's in black or white shades it would be appreciated if they are shown as humans like anyone of us in this world. It is just that even they are going through the phase of transition from being a mother to mother-in-law and that needs some patience, understanding and time.š
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P.S. Few of you might get this weird idea that I'm old enough to be a MIL, please nooo. I'm still in my early twenties. š¤£