Conflict with the mother in law

Even though a mother-in-law’s interests on her son or daughter are different from those of her son or daughter’s spouse, these interests are bound to clash, creating conflict.

The mother-child bond is particularly strong when the mother was the sole parent or the breadwinner. She may have sacrificed so much to raise and educate her son or daughter and it is only right for her to expect to benefit from her child’s success.