The Book is here!
Marriage and in-laws-The Book is finally here! May I use this opportunity to say thank you to all my friends and family who made the book launching a great occasion. Despite the cold weather you all made the effort to celebrate with me and my family.God bless you all and once again I love you all. You can order your copy at http://www.marriageandinlaws.com/ No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
"But Mama … I'm a Man!"
A man, I mean a husband needs to know when and how to tell his mother that he is now independent and well able to run his own family. A man that appears not to be in control of his family affairs could give the impression to his mother that he needs her help! Why are mothers always the subject for discussion in a marriage? Why so much about mother in-laws in particular? The answers could be that mothers are always helping out whether you are married or not. The protective nature of mothers become more obvious when their son/daughter becomes ...
"Welcome to" or "Welcome into" Our Family?
We all love to be given a warm welcome when we visit our friends and family. Sometimes we get it and sometimes we feel we deserve better than what we get. At times, it doesn't matter if we are welcomed well or not because we know we are only visiting for a limited time. It is a different matter though when it comes to welcoming our In-Laws, I mean when welcoming a daughter in-law/sister in-law into our family (son in-laws as well). Remember when welcoming a daughter in-law particularly that she is coming to join your family for life and your ...
A little more Patience and————
Feeling frustrated by the constant interference of your in-laws? Thinking of giving up? Just before you take that painful decision take a deep breath and view things from a different perspective. You’ve probably done it before and you might be thinking that it can never work out but just a little more patience from you. An African Proverb goes as this: What is hanging up cannot be reached sitting... [Read more]
Good intentions eh?
As a parent, if your good intention to help your son’s or daughter’s marriage is going pear shaped it is better to step back. Why is this so you may ask? If you do not step back, and soon enough as well, your good intention will now become the basis for dissolution in your child’s marriage. If your son’s or daughter’s spouse does not welcome your intervention(s) no matter how good and rewarding... [Read more]
Meeting your in-laws-Prepare for the unprepared.
Meeting your in-laws-Prepare for the unprepared. Once you have got over the initial physical meeting of your in-laws, getting to know and relate with each other now begins. This is an ongoing process that could go on forever and even after getting married to your spouse you will still be meeting and knowing more of your in-laws. There is no proper sequence to it. In as much as there probably had been... [Read more]
She is his Mother.
A lady once said she would have loved her Mother in-law better if she were to be her husband’s real mother. Well, well, woman probably you need to read this story below and think again about your decision. —Alice an 80 year old woman lied dying in her home. She had seven out of her eight children by her bedside. They held unto her tightly. She was a devoted Catholic. In the house as well was... [Read more]
Take advantage of Mothers Day!
Happy Mother’s day will soon be echoing the air again. How sweet! Well-done Mothers.You deserve every gift you receive. Even if it was just an extra smile you received from your children hold on to it and appreciate it. For all married couples, this is not just a time to wish your Mum happy Mother’s day but also your spouse’s Mother. Yes! She deserves it and who knows if this Mother’s day will... [Read more]
