Tips for surviving a month with the in-laws?
My in-laws are very intense - they are from a totally different culture and speak a different language! We're going to stay with them for a month - help please?!
Be your self....show them respect. They are just as nervous about meeting you as you are probably nervous about meeting them.
Ask your doctor for lots of drugs.... ( just kidding)
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This will be a big test of your love for your spouse if you can pull this off without wanting to get out of the family completely. I would suggest that you go in with an open mind and a servant heart. Show interest in the things they find interesting--especially if it is in doing things a different way than you do. Be willing to help out with chores--not to take over--but to go along side those working to show you are wanting to be with them and learn how they like things done.
Most importantly, find time for time alone with your spouse and don't vent your frustrations to him, even if he is venting his frustrations to you. And find time alone where you can clear your mind, re-commit yourself to being a learner and servant and have a cell phone so you can call up a friend you know you can vent your frustrations to!
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be yourself. be polite but be outspoken. don't act like you're afraid of them if they get bossy with you.
For once, I am speechless!
Pray . . . a lot!
Bring books?
Alcohol and lots of it...
lots of headache medicine. also try getting to know them better. what there dislikes and likes are.
Tolerance and love for your spouse. If that doesn't work, then a pile of good books and a CD player with a good set of headphones.
First answerer, now that's funny! Maybe you could suddenly develope an exercise routine that you could use when things get a bit tense, like running! Or even just go for a gentle stroll a few times a day. Maybe you could spend a lot of time doing the tourist thing, get your other half to show you around wherever it is you are staying.
Best of all GOOD LUCK!
My inlaws are of a different culture too--and my husband ,I,and our children stayed with them for 2 weeks.It was difficult at times,but for the most part enjoyable.A smile,helping clean up the table after dinner,etc. speaks volumes--even when there is a language barrier!Good luck--think of it as a great adventure:)
that falls under cultural differences. when u married ur husband that's part of the deal. best way to get along with them is to get to know them. keep in mind that what offends you may not be offensive in their culture and vice versa. open ur mind and learn sumthin new by this!
