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They say when you marry someone, you marry their family, but what do you do if your relationship with your in-laws is on the rocks? Setting concrete boundaries is an important part of having a healthy relationship with your in-laws.[1] It might seem a little intimidating at first, but you don't have to go through it alone. We have the tips you need to communicate your boundaries in an assertive but respectful way!
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- ↑ https://www.mentalhelp.net/blogs/learning-to-navigate-in-law-relationships-as-newlyweds/
- ↑ https://positivepsychology.com/great-self-care-setting-healthy-boundaries/
- ↑ Michelle Shahbazyan, MS, MA. Life Coach, Author, and Speaker. Expert Interview. 18 March 2020.
- ↑ https://positivepsychology.com/great-self-care-setting-healthy-boundaries/
- ↑ Lauren Urban, LCSW. Licensed Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 3 September 2018.
- ↑ Michelle Shahbazyan, MS, MA. Life Coach, Author, and Speaker. Expert Interview. 18 March 2020.
- ↑ https://www.nct.org.uk/life-parent/grandparents/10-tips-for-dealing-laws-when-you-have-baby-interfering-boundaries-and-taking-over
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- ↑ Michelle Shahbazyan, MS, MA. Life Coach, Author, and Speaker. Expert Interview. 18 March 2020.
- ↑ Cameron Gibson, R.C.C.. Registered Clinical Counsellor & Program Director. Expert Interview. 10 February 2021.
- ↑ https://smartcouples.ifas.ufl.edu/engaged/marriage-basics/tips-for-handling-the-in-law-relationship/
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- ↑ https://www.nct.org.uk/life-parent/grandparents/10-tips-for-dealing-laws-when-you-have-baby-interfering-boundaries-and-taking-over
- ↑ Michelle Shahbazyan, MS, MA. Life Coach, Author, and Speaker. Expert Interview. 18 March 2020.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/love-and-sex-in-the-digital-age/202111/how-avoid-in-law-conflicts
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- ↑ Cameron Gibson, R.C.C.. Registered Clinical Counsellor & Program Director. Expert Interview. 10 February 2021.
- ↑ https://www.gottman.com/blog/conversational-boundaries-without-stonewalling/
- ↑ Michelle Shahbazyan, MS, MA. Life Coach, Author, and Speaker. Expert Interview. 18 March 2020.
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-healthy-couples-deal-with-their-in-laws
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- ↑ https://smartcouples.ifas.ufl.edu/engaged/marriage-basics/tips-for-handling-the-in-law-relationship/
- ↑ https://www.nct.org.uk/life-parent/grandparents/10-tips-for-dealing-laws-when-you-have-baby-interfering-boundaries-and-taking-over
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/10-way-to-build-and-preserve-better-boundaries#what-are-boundaries
- ↑ https://www.nct.org.uk/life-parent/grandparents/10-tips-for-dealing-laws-when-you-have-baby-interfering-boundaries-and-taking-over
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-healthy-couples-deal-with-their-in-laws#1
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