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5 things to never say to your mother-in-law

Few people know, but every fourth Sunday in October is celebrated Mother-in-law’s day. Loved or hated, his / her mother is a key figure in many family dynamics and with whom, as many clichés suggest, it is not always easy to build an idyllic relationship. According to theAssociation of Italian matrimonialists, 30% of separations in Italy take place precisely because of the mother-in-law’s responsibility. However, it is not entirely impossible to create a good relationship; chat, a company specializing in online language learning, has given some advice to mixed couples who have to deal with international mothers-in-law, and in the specific case of Italian mothers-in-law suggests avoiding political issues or thorny topics right from the first meeting. On the other hand, topics such as the passion for food or some stories of experience shared with your partner are welcome.
“The daughter-in-law relationship is famous for being often tiring – explains the psychologist Roberta Colombo – but it is always useful to keep as calm as possible because the mother-in-law is an important figure in her son’s life and will not be eliminated!” But what are, more specifically, the things you should never say to your mother-in-law, especially on the occasion of the first meeting? Here are five to consider according to the psychologist.

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