We've all heard the mother-in-law jokes, read the books and seen the movies. It's a gamble when you get married. Will they be kind, considerate, and welcome you with open arms? Or will they think you took their "baby" away from them and resent you? Maybe it will be somewhere in between.

Most people get a little irritated with their in-laws once in a while. But it can usually be worked out, or it will pass. What do you do when nothing works? They interfere in your marriage, how you raise your children, and generally talk smack. If your spouse won't stand up for you, or does and nothing changes anyway, you need an outlet. You need to talk to other people who understand what you're going through.

There are several places we've found where you can vent to your heart's content. Sometimes, just being able to get things off of your chest will make a world of difference. So go ahead and try out In-Laws Suck, True Mother-in-Law Confessions, or My Mother-in-Law Sucks.

Even if you don't submit your story, at least you won't feel alone. Stay tuned as we feature some stories on dealing with in-laws both before and after you marry.


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