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02 The DIL Rules—101 Tips for Making Peace with Your Mother-in-Law - Sally Shields
Sally explains that she learned three principles about her relationship with her mother-in-law. First, she had to learn to reach out. Sally realized that her mother-in-law was just as self-conscious as she was. Second, Sally learned that she had to be authentically nice, even when the zingers hurt. Finally, Sally learned that she, not her mother-in-law, had to go outside her comfort zone to make the effort to build a great relationship. Doug explains how these principles are really fundamental peacemaking skills and attitudes applicable in any conflict.