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18 Ways to Be a Good and Helpful Mother-In-Law (Qualities)

Many people mistakenly believe that all the responsibility of a good mother-in-law and daughter/son-in-law relationship relies solely on the daughter/son-in-law. The reality is that mothers-in-law can also put in the effort to bond and create a healthy and happy relationship with their child’s partner. If you are one of these forward-thinking mothers-in-law and want to …

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17 Ways to Deal with a Difficult/Toxic Sister-In-Law (Advice…)

Family / By Lifevif Team

If you don’t quite get along with your sister-in-law and her toxic approach to life; this one’s for you. You probably had great dreams and aspirations of finding a new best friend before you actually met your sister-in-law, but now those dreams are dashed! Now what? What can you do? You can’t escape her – …

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15 Healthy Boundaries for Mothers-in-Law (Grandkids, Home Rules,…)

Family, Parents / By Lifevif Team

If you read the poem “Mending Wall” by Robert Frost, you will come across a proverb that says, “Good fences make good neighbors”, and nothing could be truer. While it implies that minding your own business and respecting the privacy of others will create better relationships, the same can be said for boundaries in relationships …

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15 Qualities/Traits of a Good Daughter-In-Law (Getting Along With the In-Laws)

Family, Marriage / By Lifevif Team

If you speak to any wife out there, you will find very few that can say they truly get along with and enjoy their in-laws. Most people assume that it is the in-laws’ fault. After all, they can be set in their ways, interfering and difficult, right? But what if that notion isn’t quite true? …

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15 Common Reasons Why Mothers and Teenage Daughters Fight (Advice…)

Family, Parents / By Lifevif Team

As a mother of a teenage girl, you might be at your wit’s end. If you find that you’re fighting with your daughter more and more, you might wonder if there’s something you are missing or some crucial mistake you are making. The reality is that fighting between mothers and teenage daughters is fairly normal, …

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15 Myths and Misconceptions About the In-Laws, Debunked!

Family, Marriage / By Lifevif Team

In most cultures, family relationships with the in-laws can make life (and your marriage) harder or easier, depending on which way they go. Of course, there are a few preconceived misconceptions about the in-laws that many people may enter into a marriage already believing. These misconceptions can deter the true growth and development of what …

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16 Ways to Deal with Disrespectful/Out-of-Control Grandkids

Family / By Lifevif Team

Dear Grandparents. Things are a whole lot different from the way they used to be in your day, right? Nowadays, parents don’t bat an eyelid when their 8-year old child screams abuse at them, and tired moms overlook the rudeness and disrespect when their teenager goes out for the weekend, even though they have been told to …

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People Who Choose Not to Have Kids: 14 Misconceptions & Myths

Family, Parents / By Lifevif Team

People have their own ideas about couples who choose not to have kids. Sit down with a table of friends and mention that you have no inclination to have children and just listen to the slew of common misconceptions that come to light. But that’s what they are, aren’t they? Misconceptions. Just because you don’t want …

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15 Responsibilities (Duties) of a Husband and Father (Family Man)

Family, Marriage, Parents / By Lifevif Team

When you become a father, everything changes. Suddenly your responsibilities increase, and you may be left feeling a little lost or overwhelmed. Even though your responsibilities increase as a father, it’s important to remember that you are still a partner to your wife. Knowing your responsibilities as a father and husband will give you a …

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16 Ways to Help Your Husband Be a Better Father (Trust, Support,…)

Family, Marriage, Parents / By Lifevif Team

For mothers, it seems as if motherhood kicks in naturally, but for fathers, it is a bit different. While there is a definite connection between father and child, fathers don’t carry the child for 9 months prior to the birth and may sometimes feel as if being a good father just doesn’t come naturally to …

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