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5 common issues you may have with your in-laws — and what to do about them : Life Kit : NPR

My in-laws nitpick at me and my partner's life choices. How to prevent in-laws from dropping by unannounced If you have an in-law who constantly swings by your house without giving you a heads up, don't be afraid to draw some boundaries and ask for what you need in a kind but firm way, says Seager DeGeare. "It becomes a sore spot when someone's not there and people don't know why," says Seager DeGeare. And if your in-laws bring those issues up, you might set a boundary and say "I don't want to discuss this topic," says Thomas. How to develop deep relationships with in-laws you don't see often It's hard to develop a relationship with your in-laws if you don't get to see them on a regular basis, says Seager DeGeare.

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