Six Disadvantages Of Being Married
Disapproving in-laws Having to deal with difficult in-laws is a very real issue for some couples. There are some cases where one of the couple’s family members disapproves of the marriage, which can cause a lot of stress and feelings of isolation or loneliness. It may even cause a rift to form between you and certain family members.
There’s also a chance that you and your in-laws may not see eye to eye on more sensitive topics like politics, religion, or cultural customs. Even though you might’ve just taken the big step of getting married, your in-laws might also put a lot of pressure on you and your spouse to do even more, such as buy a house and have kids.
Marriage is not just the merging of two people; it’s a blending of families, and in-laws are almost always part of the deal. One in four wives claim to “despise” their mother-in-laws, so clearly friction with this blending is not uncommon.[1] If you are dealing with difficult in-laws, or even the proverbial “monster-in-law,” consider several reasoned approaches to address your concerns before you burn bridges that may damage your marriage as well. A blend of understanding, communication, and setting boundaries is usually the best recipe for dealing with difficult in-laws.
