Do you want to feel more powerful around your toxic or narcissistic mother-in-law? Then the change must start with you. This article describes 9 ways you can shift that power dynamic and reclaim control over your life. All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. Leo Tolstoy After reading […]
Toxic Mother-in-Law
Why You Shouldn’t Accept Gifts from Your Toxic Mother-in-Law
A gift is by definition a selfless offering. But when you’re dealing with a toxic mother-in-law, beware of gifts with long, wiry strings attached to them. You might be thinking: why would my mother-in-law give me gifts? She hates me! It’s precisely to hide that fact a toxic mother-in-law will give you gifts or offer […]
How Writing About My Toxic Mother-in-Law Changed My Life
I’ve been happily married for 10 years. But the word “happily” in that sentence should have an asterisk next to it: happily* (while dealing with a toxic mother-in-law). It hasn’t been a walk in the park. My relationship with my mother-in-law is a “cold war” relationship: one that’s filled with tension, animosity, and a sense […]
10 Things You Wish You Could Say to Your Mother-in-Law
Is your mother-in-law getting on your last nerve? Do you find yourself having mental arguments with her long after she’s gone? Do you constantly think about the things you’d like to say to her? If that’s the case, you are a ticking time bomb about to explode. You’ve held your tongue for too long. The […]
15 Signs of a Toxic Grandparent and How to Deal with Them
This blog post will help you recognize 15 warning signs of a toxic grandparent and deal with them with confidence and clarity. When you’re in a relationship with someone who mistreats you, it’s common to hear advice like “dump him immediately.” However, when it comes to an abusive family member, the response often shifts to […]
20 Ultimate Signs Of a Toxic Mother-in-Law (And What to Do About Her)
How can you tell if you have a toxic mother-in-law? That’s easy. Just answer these questions. Do you feel like you have to walk on eggshells around your mother-in-law? Do you feel drained after spending time with her? And most telling of all: do you feel like nothing you do is ever good enough for […]