“68 Bizarre In-Law Moments That Will Leave You Questioning Reality—Prepare to Be Shocked!”
#17
My Grandmother-In-Law Used My Favorite Mug For A Grease Cup And Stuck It In The Back Of The Fridge
#18
How My Mother In Law Cooks Chicken Dinner When We Visit
boiled chicken (no seasoning other than a pinch of salt in the water), added Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup at the end… and microwaved extra chicken in case we want seconds…
In-laws, especially grandparents, often choose to violate the boundaries of a young family. They may come to visit unannounced, guilt-trip when the couple doesn’t come for family events, share personal details about the family’s life with others, criticize their values, and not respect it when they’re told “no”. Experts say that it’s possible to avoid all these if you set firm boundaries, but how can people do that, exactly?
#19
Sister-In-Law Always Throws Leftover Food Directly Into The Sink
My sister-in-law always throws leftover food directly into the sink, leaving it for my brother or my mother to deal with before bed. Everyone else is too polite to say anything, so they just leave it. The edges of uneaten toast soak up grease and water. I tried to passive-aggressively put it in a bag for her to see, but she still throws it into the sink. I’m just visiting my parents.
Therapist Lauren Auwood emphasizes how boundaries without consequences are merely suggestions. For example, if an in-law criticizes a parenting style, the couple needs to present a united front. That reinforces their authority as parents. If they’re visiting or calling too often, decide how often you’ll communicate (whether in person, on the phone, through email, or other) and stick to it. Kindly inform the in-laws that if they drop by unannounced, you will not be opening the door.
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