The Fancypants
Natural Habitat: Saks
How to Spot: She’s dressed to the nines and makes you feel like a schlub.
How to Approach: This species will always try to top you, so the best way to get respect is to stick to your own style.
The Conservative
Natural Habitat: Church
How to Spot: Says a snide, “I see,” when you talk, and makes you feel like a child.
How to Approach: You can argue, but it won’t get you far. Biting your tongue will save you some grief and get you home sooner.
The Cool One
Natural Habitat: Her Volvo
How to Spot: She’s often hard to find since she has a very busy life of her own.
How to Approach: Don’t try too hard—once you spend enough time being yourself with her, she’ll be a good friend first, and a mother-in-law second.
The Hippie
Natural Habitat: Self-help group or yoga class
How to Spot: She’ll drop by unexpectedly.
How to Approach: You won’t get this species on your schedule or comfort level, but you can let her know some boundaries, like weekday walk-ins are off-limits but Sundays are okay.
How to Spot: She’s dressed to the nines and makes you feel like a schlub.
How to Approach: This species will always try to top you, so the best way to get respect is to stick to your own style.
The Conservative
Natural Habitat: Church
How to Spot: Says a snide, “I see,” when you talk, and makes you feel like a child.
How to Approach: You can argue, but it won’t get you far. Biting your tongue will save you some grief and get you home sooner.
The Cool One
Natural Habitat: Her Volvo
How to Spot: She’s often hard to find since she has a very busy life of her own.
How to Approach: Don’t try too hard—once you spend enough time being yourself with her, she’ll be a good friend first, and a mother-in-law second.
The Hippie
Natural Habitat: Self-help group or yoga class
How to Spot: She’ll drop by unexpectedly.
How to Approach: You won’t get this species on your schedule or comfort level, but you can let her know some boundaries, like weekday walk-ins are off-limits but Sundays are okay.
The M.I.L.F. Wannabe
Natural Habitat: The plastic surgeon or spa
How to Spot: She wants to be your BFF since you married her “mamma’s boy.”
How to Approach: This species is looking for a friend and some reassurance. Smile and help her feel important.
via: msn
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