It can become a problem when your in-laws are the type that often cross the line.
Sometimes it's just human nature that you can't get along with someone.
Nevertheless, there's no reason why you shouldn't try settling your differences.
Here are some guidelines on how you can do just that.
1) Learn To Detach With Love Sadly, there are in-laws that are simply troublesome.
It seems like you will never be able to get along with each other.
Other than being assertive, being able to detach is sometimes necessary for your own good.
Instances like having in-laws who have emotional or addiction problems are a good example of situations where you are best to detach and not become involved.
However, you should always try your best to detach with love.
So how exactly do you do this? This is done by not allowing their personal problems to become your problems too.
It is possible for you to detach without having to be rude or disrespectful.
Try to be more supportive and loving every time, but do not allow their pain or abuse make your own attitude negative.
2) Talk To Your Spouse One important thing that you shouldn't miss when dealing with your in-laws is talking to your spouse.
Keep in mind that they are still the parents of your partner.
Thus, it would be better to tell your spouse first what you think about the situation and let him/her state what he/she thinks about it.
Give each other some time to state your sides and then talk things out on how both of you want to settle it.