How To Adjust With Single Parent-In-Law

Adjusting to single parents-in-law involves empathy, understanding, and respect. Acknowledge their unique challenges, offer assistance without imposing, and establish open communication. Show genuine interest in their well-being and the family dynamic. Be patient, flexible, and prioritize creating a harmonious environment based on mutual support and appreciation. Jeevika Sharma, Relationship Coach, shares everything you need to know:

1. Give them emotional support as this would make them feel secure and happy. This act will make you adjust easily to them.
2. Develop an emotional understanding with them. The demise of the partner or the separation must have left them heartbroken and developing an emotional bond with them will help you both adjust better with each other.
3. Give them their space and let them give you space too. They have their own life so let them do what they wish for.
4. Keep pampering your single parent-in-law with their favourite sweets or meals, this would keep them happy and they won’t interfere in your matters.
5. If your parent-in-law prefers to stay alone then let them do so and visit them weekly.
6. Ignore if they scold you or are rude while talking until they reach a limit which is not acceptable. Don’t take it personally or to your heart.
7. If you have any issues, communicate with them and clear it out before the relationship gets worse.
8. Ask your partner to spend time with your parents-in-law and care for them if they are not doing so.
9. Support them financially if needed.
10. Go out with them once a month on a small vacation or shopping or for a small meal at their favourite restaurant
11. Try to involve yourself with them and bond with them via household activities
12. Don’t let them feel lonely or uncomfortable. Try to be friends with them in your initial phase this way you’ll make them feel comfortable and happy.