At the same time, some families can develop an unhealthy dependency on one another and it’s up to spouses to communicate that when the decision is made to marry and start a family, priorities should shift, which may mean not always being available to relatives in the capacity they once were.
Unfortunately, these boundaries are not always established, and the end result is often one spouse who is overextended from trying to juggle the demands of family life with the overwhelming needs of their relatives and another who is deeply frustrated by the fact that their partner can’t seem to ever prioritize the needs of their family over those of their relatives.
Here are five struggles only people with overly needy in-laws understand:
Managing work and family is already a balancing act, but when you add the needs of people who live outside of your household to the equation, it can be a recipe for chaos.
Having in-laws who are too reliant on your spouse can place a significant strain on your relationship and family life.
While you definitely want your partner to be there for their family, it can be frustrating when boundaries are not established.
