We talk with couples therapist Dr. Tracy Dagleish about why mother-in-law conflict escalates and how couples can stay connected while setting clear boundaries. We break down the patterns that pull partners apart, then share tools and scripts that keep the marriage first without cutting family off. • why couples crave a healthy extended family relationship yet struggle to act as a team • the Vault Method and why values come before boundary talk • the 35,000-foot view vs ground-level agreements in daily family life • how triangulation works and how to step out of the triangle • the deeper need under the fight such as autonomy or control • six mother-in-law behavior types and what tends to work with each • why denial and dismissing feelings fuels resentment • how gender socialization leaves many men unprepared to set family boundaries • planning for predictable family moments and pairing limits with reassurance • validating upset feelings without turning it into right vs wrong If you love this episode, be sure to tell your friends about it and rate it as well.
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