How to Deal with Difficult In-Laws: Setting Boundaries Without Ruining Your Marriage (2026 Guide)

How to Deal with Difficult In-Laws

It starts small. Maybe it’s your mother-in-law rearranging your kitchen cabinets because “it makes more sense this way.” Maybe it’s your father-in-law making passive-aggressive comments about your career choice at Thanksgiving dinner. Or maybe it’s the guilt trips whenever you say you can’t visit for the weekend. Suddenly, you aren’t just fighting about the kitchen