How do you deal with in-laws that don't respect you?

First off, you may be misunderstanding the word 'ignorant'. An ignorant person is not someone who ignores you. It can refer to someone who refuses to acknowledge facts or inform...

Be patient. For example, if an elderly person is in line at the grocery store and it's taking them a little while to put their change in their change purse,...

Try to see them as any other human with needs, wants, and insecurities rather than as objects or placed on a pedestal.

It's always best to try and hold an open conversation with them. Explain how much you care about your partner and address any concerns that have.

Keep your mind and body calm when interacting with them. If you are getting flustered at any time, look inwards and ask yourself if you are being logical or if...

If they are trying to push your buttons with indirect remarks, try to walk away with your head up. If they're coming directly at you, ask them to change the...

Remember that you're not his girlfriend anymore. Since you're technically "on the market", go out, flirt with guys and have fun. Don't allow him to see you moping around at...

First, find out what kind of an event it will be--formal, relaxed, outdoor, or indoor? Dress for the occasion. Also try to get some clues from others in the family:...

Reinforce the consequences after they cross a boundary, but remember that this will only work if you're consistent. Boundaries don’t work if they are only enforced some of the time.

Write a list of the best qualities of the people in your life and look over this list regularly as a reminder. Imagine how much emptier and lonelier your life...