Help! I hate my in-laws

Dealing with difficult people is a lesson in both control and acceptance — you control what you can, and accept what you can’t. So, what can you control? You. That’s it. You can’t control others. (So give up any notions of teaching your outlaws a lesson in respect.) 

But the “you” under your control cuts a wide swathe. “You” incorporates your turf, your boundaries, your time, your agenda — and most importantly, your beliefs.

So, how do you deal with in-laws you hate? Well, you could move to another continent. Or, if that’s not a viable option, you could try these strategies….