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Timestamp: 2010-04-07 16:50:04 UTC

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My mom always said that when a couple gets married, the husband is absorbed into the wife’s side of the family and the wife struggles to be accepted into the husband’s side of the family. I think that’s an astute observation that’s proved at least somewhat true in the majority of marriages amongst my friends and family.

I don’t think that dynamic is intentional, but being from a family of mostly girls, I think it’s the result of women having closer relationships with their family than men. I’m sure there are studies to prove me wrong and mother’s of mama’s boys that will say differently, but that’s my observation.

This all makes for an interesting relationship between Mother-in-Laws and Daughter-in-Laws, which Ellie Slott Fisher diplomatically addresses in her latest book, It’s Either Her or Me: A Guide to Help a Mom and Her Daughter-in-Law Get Along.

Issues in any relationship are never entirely the fault of one person, and as much as any Mother-in-Law or Daughter-in-Law will point the finger at the other, Ellie suggests they sit back and consider the following…

For the Mother-in-Laws

• Why it’s important for moms to give up control and let the girlfriend or wife take first place;
• When it’s appropriate for a mother-in-law to voice an opinion and how to do so without putting her son on the defensive;
• How moms can reach out to the new women in their son’s life without being overbearing;

For the Daughter-in-Laws

• How girlfriends can show respect to their partner’s mother, while simultaneously setting boundaries;
• Why you should trust your boyfriend or husband when dealing with an issue with his mom;
• Why it’s important to involve your future mother-in-law in the wedding process;
• How to navigate the often difficult dynamic with a sister-in-law and why that can be so challenging.

Don’t think the son/husband is innocent in all of this! There’s a whole chapter on his role in the relationship and how taking a back seat does not improve the situation. Communication must be clear and concise and it starts with him!

I was also pleasantly surprised to see Ellie discuss how sisters play into a guy’s relationships. I am a sister (although not to a guy, but I do have a 15 year old cousin that’s very much a brother-sister relationship). I have a sister. Sisters can be nasty.

It’s quite startling how many relationships It’s Either Her or Me covers. Mothers, sons, sisters, mother-in-laws, daughter-in-laws, wives, girlfriends, husbands, and brothers. If you’re one of these people in a strained relationship, you need to read this book.

Lucky for you, I’m giving away a copy!

Main Entry – that means you must complete this entry to win!

• Are you a Mother-in-Law or a Daughter-in-Law? Are there any aspects of your relationship that you’d like to improve?

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The fine print… Entries will be accepted until midnight, Tuesday, April 6th. One (1) winner will be chosen at random and announced on Wednesday, April 7th. Winner will be contacted by email and/or Twitter and will have 48 hours to respond. Please use your real first name a valid email address when entering. I am not responsible for incorrect contact information. Prize will be shipped directly from sponsor. Good luck!

This is a sponsored giveaway. I received a copy of It’s Either Her or Me from Random House in order to craft my review. The author is also a client whom I am assisting with online book promotion. Please see my site policy if you have any questions.