Winning the in-laws Figured out how to keep your spouse happy? Here are top 10 ways to bond with your better half’s family...

Winning the in-laws

Figured out how to keep your spouse happy? Here are top 10 ways to bond with your better half’s family...

1 Take them shopping. There’s no better way to bond with your mom-in-law and even pop-in-law than to take them shopping. Spend a day in the mall, know what colour they like, what brands they prefer and you are set. 2 Remember their birthdays and their wedding anniversary. Visit them and take the family out for dinner and yes, don’t forget to get them a gift. 3 Ask them what kind of music they listen to, what books they read, who their favourite sportsman is, their favourite movie. Get to know their likes and dislikes and you might end up having great conversations. 4 They say you don’t just marry a person, you marry the whole family. So get to know the new family as well as you know yours. Know who is the ‘always complaining aunt’ and ‘everybody’s favourite uncle’. 5 Love their pets. 6 You aren’t just under the spotlight, you are also looked up to by the youngsters in the family. So ask them about their life, college, school, studies. Resolve their relationship problems, guide them with career choices. Let them know you can be their friend too. 7 Catch up with them on a breakfast date or take them out for lunch. Drop in to say hello. Call them and ask them how their doctor’s appointment went. These little things will be hugely appreciated. 8 Plan a picnic with them, go on a mini vacation. Spend a day out with them. 9 Get a membership at the same club as them, or join a weekly sports club. Anything that they like and you like too. 10 Get the whole family together and spend a weekend playing fun games, get a barbecue corner ready, watch movies.