Q & A: Why My Mother-In-Law Meddles

June 27, 2025
00:00 09:08
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Do you have a meddling in-law? Do they break your boundaries and cause a ruckus in your home? Today's episode emphasizes the importance of establishing clear boundaries within the household and the need for spousal support in the sometimes messy family dynamics. Open communication with both the mother-in-law and the other spouse is essential to ensure a respectful and harmonious living environment.

Key Takeaways:

  • This is your house; your mother-in-law is a guest.
  • Be clear on the boundaries and expectations.
  • Responsibilities do not equal authority in the household.
  • Speak up about what you need from your mother-in-law.
  • Spouses need to support one another in these situations.
  • Establishing boundaries is crucial for a healthy relationship.
  • Communicate openly with your spouse about family dynamics.
  • It's important to protect your marriage at all costs.
  • Nip issues in the bud before they escalate.
  • Encourage honest conversations with family members.

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Meet Your Host
Dana Che is the founder of Thrive Relationships, where she serves as a marriage and relationship coach and host of the Rebuilding Us marriage podcast. She also serves as a preaching pastor at her church. Whether in the church or on her podcast, Dana's mission is singular: to help people rebuild their relationships through the grace and guidance of the Lord.

On Rebuilding Us, she is known for her graceful candor, humor, and her encouraging yet challenging advice. Dana holds a B.A. in communication from Regent University. She has a fierce passion for fashion and a fiercer passion for truth. She shares her life with Shaun, her loving husband of over twenty-five years, their four amazing children, and their “multi-cultural” dog in beautiful Virginia Beach, VA.

Connect with Dana:
Instagram: @mrsdanache
Website: danache.com
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