Whether your mother-in-law treats you like her biological daughter can be seen through these 10 little things!
If you are wondering whether your mother-in-law really does care about you, here are some signs.
1. She constantly asks about you.
After your grand wedding that was televised, your mother-in-law is beside herself with joy. She calls and asks how you are, whether you have eaten something. She also wants to know when you will visit her. In short you are just a daughter to her and her heart is overflowing with mad love for you.
2. She visits once in a while.
It is not for granted that an aging mother will come all the way from the village just to visit his son. Most old ladies-except a few-prefer not to visit their sons because of their wives, whose heart is as dark as the bottom of a cooking pot. However, other wives are charming and welcoming. The mother-in-law visits any time and feels very much at home.
3. She respects your opinions.
Chances are, your mother-in-law won’t agree with all of your opinions regarding money, relationships, career, and domestic life. If she resists the urge to critique and argue, she’s trying to maintain a healthy relationship in spite of the differences.
4. When your people are her people.
Ever since you were married, this mama has been very close to your people. She is friends with your mama and gossipy aunts. She never misses weddings and funerals at your place.
5. She asks for your help in the kitchen during family ceremonies.
Even if it’s outside catering for all the guest, she will seek your opinion. She will ask which food you prefer .She will be like “should we hire some women to cook or leave it to the outside catering unit?”. We are not done, in case all the wives of that family are cooking, she will insist that you do major roles. You can say it’s being misused but I will tell you it’s certification from the mother in law.
6. She doesn’t make comparisons.
Maybe your sister-in-law makes twice as much money as you, or she volunteers for several charity organizations. If your mother-in-law likes you, she wouldn’t try to make comparisons, but will instead appreciate and respect your differences.
7. She gets worried every time you overstay at your parents.
When you visit your relatives and stay for more than a day, the old lady will not be at peace. She is filled with fear that you may have abandoned the family. She can’t stop calling just to ask when you will return.
8. She respects your marriage and never interferes unless necessary.
She never asks her son or anybody who can volunteer information about your marriage. She keeps her distance but should a crisis arise, she is the first to come to your aid.
9. She will choose you again and again as the daughter-in-law.
We know that it’s a man who makes decisions of who to marry. However, once he has made his choice, a mother is forced to agree. Even after many years of marriage this mama still believes his son made the right choice.
10. She’s The Best And Most Reliable Babysitter
What I love most about my mother-in-law is how much she values spending time with her grandchildren. I know that when I am not around, my kids are in the absolute best hands. I am also sure that one of the reasons she is as open and available for my kids is because she loves me. She wants to make sure that I can get some rest to be the best mom and human possible. She also offers up her time so that her son and I are able to strengthen our marriage, and maybe even surprise her with a few more grandkids to dote on.
