When one has a set of habits, values, opinions, routines and others, it can be settled that way for a long time. Because he/she believes in it, and it's how he/she lives and copes with his/her life. Thus conflicts started when expectations cannot be met.
But it can be controlled. 華美子, it's not about hoping it all will end. Your mother-in-law will come to realization, she will change or whatsoever. It's you who need to find a way to accept her, to accept your differences. Because it is something you do have control over. OK, her cooking is bad, because she has to cook everything to almost like pureed form. Well, how about thinking it's easier for chewing? She ruined your kitchen appliances, how about thinking she is really not familiar with the tools? What matters is she really care and want to help you guys. Just don't know how to please you guys. As a mom, who wants to be taken as a crazy maniac instead of an affectionate person? Start accepting her, and it can be easier for all of you. |