Today’s topic is another one within the family dynamics segment. We will be discussing the relationship between wives and mothers-in-law.

We all have differing political, educational, religious and philosophical outlooks on all aspects of life. My ideas on building my intimate family can be different from my mother-in-law’s, my mother’s and from every other woman. How we all come together, unite and support a great man or raise healthy children is what matters most. A mother is a dominant figure in a man’s life because she raised him for many decades and she wants the best for him. A wife becomes a new dominant figure in a man’s life uniting social, emotional and financial needs for united prosperity. These two dominant women, usually of different backgrounds, can disagree at anytime.

New nuclear families need time and space to stabilize and excel in their dreams. Great mothers-in-law are understanding of this. Every woman who raised a great son would be very emotionally attached and yearn to see or speak to him often. Great daughters-in-law are understanding of this. Mothers disowning a son and wives seeking for a divorce are actions that have emerged from unresolved in-law disagreements.

The relationship between a man’s wife and his mum is one that should be built gradually, devoid of jealousy, competitive rivalry or of the urge to control the other, as both females get to know each other almost as well as they know the man they both love. Healthy in-law relationships, start with a level of mutual love, kindness and respect that progresses on to an unbreakable family bond with a great man at the center of the union of his extended and nuclear families.

Concluding Remarks:

The bond between family members, specifically of wives and mothers-in-law, can be strong and progressive when devoid of unhealthy competition, jealousy, control and dislike or hatred usually derived from cultural, religious and other differences. We are all uniquely made and uniquely raised. Respect everyone you meet and be especially welcoming to new family members. Greater humanity is an essential key to a better world today. Our world needs a much stronger dosage of healthy love, care and widespread happiness.