Different Types Of Mothers-In-Law
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Marriage is a huge step for everybody. And more so for the girl than the boy, because in countries like India, a girl is supposed to be the only person to move out of the house and settle in her husband’s home adapting to that house’s culture and way of living. And what is it that makes this transition easier? A good mother-in-law!
For girls these days, when it comes to getting married, the topmost concern is whether or not their in-laws, especially their mother-in-law is a sober woman or not. They are often worried if their MIL (Mother In Law) will give their new life a horrifying start or will she help them start their new life with positivity and happiness.
Some of us hit the jackpot, and some of us don’t! Getting along with your mother-in-law is a very important aspect of a peaceful marriage. After having spoken to few married women and listening to their sweet-bitter mother-in-law stories, we can say that these are the types of mothers-in-law that you might come across in the future if you haven’t tied the knot yet. Read on.
1. The OCD MIL
She is the MIL who owns the word “cleanliness” quite literally. She is the one whose culinary skills are amaze and if she sets off on a cleaning drive, she won’t leave even a quarter of an inch area of your home unattended. And if you’re someone who does laundry and cleaning only on the weekends, then we guess you’re in some deep trouble if you end up with a MIL like this one.
2. The Insecure Mother-in-law
She is a perfect example of an overprotective mother who is just promoted to a MIL. She doesn’t feel happy that because of her son she has gained a daughter. She begins to think that she has lost her son instead. Even before you show her how much you love your husband (her son), she is already convinced that you aren’t looking after him well. She is one of those MILs who asks her son to choose between his mother and wife.
3. The “I Know What Is Right For Your Kids” MIL
Your labor pain must have not been as disturbing as having to live with this type of MIL. She’s the one who is going to tutor you against every decision you make while raising your kid right from his infant stage to marriageable age. She’ll probably throw this line as defense, “Look at your husband, I raised him and see how fine he’s turned out to be.” Only you know how much you’ve tamed your then irresponsible boyfriend to now a responsible husband.
4. The “I Know It All” MIL
You will probably start hating the right to freedom of speech because of this kind of MIL. This is because she has an opinion on everything under the sun. She sometimes can even demand you to do her things her way directly. She will convince you that you’ve been living a life of garbage and now, thanks to her, your life is shining bright like the sun.
5. The Barbie MIL
She’s going to make it look like your life is a beauty pageant and she, your MIL is your greatest competitor of all times. She goes to the extent of getting plastic surgeries done on herself just to receive compliments of people. “She looks more like your sister than your MIL” will bring her joy that cannot be measured.
6. The Ladies-Club MIL
If you belong to the upper class of the society, then you’ll mostly end up with a MIL like this one. She is a housewife and she loves indulging in various Ladies Club activities like the kitty party where you’ll see ten more just like her speaking about their latest collection of glasses, saree, or jewelry. She’s going to pay more focus on what she gifted you and what you gifted her in return. Showering her with gifts will keep her happy.
7. The “I Want To Know Everything” MIL
She is the type of mother-in-law who wants to get updates about everything—why are the sofa covers changed to blue? Why is my son working so much? Why haven’t you gotten a new knife set yet? What were you talking to your parents on the phone? Why is your son coming home late? Why didn’t you tell me that it’s a holiday for you today? She needs answers for everything and wants to know everything!
8. The “Blessed-To-Have” MIL
You’re lucky if you have a MIL like this one. She loves you, adores you for who you are. She’s caring, she is caring towards your parents as well. Well, congratulations if you found a mother-in-law like this one. Give her a hug from our side also maybe!
We had no intentions of frightening you with this list. Anyways, it’s always better to stay alert about the various kinds of MILs out there, isn’t it? So, which type is your MIL? Let us know in the comments below.
