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For harmony's sake, be a doormat

by snigdhasen at 8:00am Fri, 27 Jun 2008 under Gender, Race & Ethnicity, World, Asia, in-laws, India, adjust; 1057 views
Don't be too possessive of your husband; be eager to learn from your mother-in-law; don't talk too much to the neighbor or maids; serve tea to your in-laws with a smile; control your temper. Tips such as these, offered by a "professional counselor and psychologist", are key to a happy marriage and well-adjusted family life with the in-laws. So what about it ticked off Indian bloggers? The advice is meant only for women and underscores the tradition that a marriage -- and building a relationship with in-laws --- is solely a woman's responsibility or burden.