Relationships
How To Deal With Your Toxic Mother-In-Law With Grace
We all remember the classic Jane Fonda-JLo comedy from 2005 “Monster in Law.” But when you actually have a toxic mother-in-law who’s making your life hell, there’s nothing comical about it.
By Gwen Farrell4 min read
Toxic mothers-in-law seem to be a pervasive issue – there are whole columns, threads, and podcasts dedicated to the subject. Much of this content seems to be focused on the main goal of helping you “get back” at your MIL, but how does that help your relationship or help you grow as a person? She may be overly critical, dismissive, intrusive, or just plain cruel, but there are ways to deal with your toxic mother-in-law with grace, believe it or not. Here’s what you need to know.