Relationships with new relatives do not always develop the way the newlyweds would like.
The most interesting is the confrontation between two women - the husband's mother and his wife. It is not difficult to guess who gets the worst of it in such cases, but the man must solve the problem.
The portal " Passion " found out from psychologist Vera Tarasova why conflicts arise between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
Prerequisites
The problem has historical roots that date back to at least the 18th century, when there was a certain hierarchy in society.
Back then, in families, everyone listened to the oldest woman or the oldest man.
Another reason is jealousy.
Childhood problems of women who lacked love, care and attention from their parents. In adulthood, they often have problems with their spouse, whom they eventually replace with their son.
When an adult son has a woman, they perceive her as a rival.
How to solve the problem
Regardless of the reason for the conflict, the man will have to resolve it.
In any case, we are talking about a new family, which has its own rules, boundaries, and so on.
A man should take his wife's side and should not allow his mother to insult his spouse, nor should she come into the house at any time and set her own rules, the expert advises.
