Healthy Relationship with In-Laws in a Sikh Matrimony

Dealing with in-laws has its challenges. Balancing your needs with the needs of an entire new family following a marriage is not easy but creating family harmony is possible.

To make the matrimonial relationship healthy and strong, both the Sikh Bride and Sikh Groom need to work on maintaining their mutual relationships as well as respecting each other's in-laws.

Respect

It is a biological fact that a child has a close unconditional bond with his or her parents. If the Sikh Bride and Sikh Groom can condition themselves to accept each other's in-laws with grace, they will build a strong foundation of their relationship. Respecting each other's parents and relatives can go a long way to creating a smooth and successful relationship with the in-laws.

Making In-laws Part of the Family

Your in-laws have gifted you a loving life partner and as such they are a crucial part of your spouse's life which makes them a crucial part of your life as well. Include them in as a family member and share all the important things with them such as your achievements, celebrations and sorrows. Love your in-laws as much as you love your spouse.

Understanding

It is important to understand the bond your spouse has with his or her grandparents, parents and siblings. Never put your life partner in a situation where he or she has to choose between you and a relative.

Disagreements with In-Laws

Sometimes disagreements with in-laws may arise. The couple should accept the disagreements and discuss the reasons calmly to find an amicable solution instead of severing the relationship with the in-laws. It is important to control the emotional outbursts as words said cannot be taken back and can cause permanent damage to the relationship with the in-laws. It is important to control the emotional outbursts as words said cannot be taken back and can cause permanent damage to the relationship with the in-laws.

Due to a difference in opinions, parents can sometimes create a rift in the lives of a couple. Acknowledge their opinions and try and adapt them to your lifestyle if possible. If you cannot agree, try and acquaint them with your opinion. Open and gentle discussions can help to clear misunderstandings.

Joint Effort

Maintaining relationships with in-laws is a joint effort by the Sikh Bride and Sikh Groom which takes time to build.

Both, bride and groom, should understand the importance of the role their in-laws play in spouse's life. They should treat in-laws with respect. They make joint efforts to participate in family events, even though they may not always agree with or understand the family dynamics, rituals or traditions, or even look forward to spending time together with the in-laws.