How do I handle a difficult mother-in-law?
Dr Samir Parikh
Director and Consultant,
Psychiatry,
Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj,
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
Director and Consultant,
Psychiatry,
Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj,
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
Q: I am a working woman but the problem is that my husband and his family wants me to give my salary to them and I have nothing left with me. They also want me to work at home as a housewife and give up my job. How do I handle this situation? My mother-in-law is very rude and harsh. I am very depressed and feel like committing suicide so please help me out?
A:I believe that communication with empathy helps in family situations; involve yourself with family, and share your thoughts with your husband, share concerns but avoid getting into blaming. Also talk to your own family; take their views. Suicide is not a solution of any problem, and all problems can be handled and solved, with effort and time. Consider talking to a professional.