Toxic In-Laws : Loving Strategies for Protecting Your Marriage
Author: Susan Forward
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ISBN: 0060507853
Publisher: Quill (15 October, 2002)
Sales Rank: 18,967
Average Customer Rating: 4.75 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 5 out of 5
Helped me diffuse my angry feelings
Let me begin by saying there isn't a book by Susan Forward that isn't very helpful in making you understand what the problem really is and how to make it better. Her book on verbal abuse was so excellent. I think I have read ALL of her books. What makes this book great is that she gives numerous examples of different couples and their in-law problems so there is a very good probability you will find your specific problem in the book. The strategies given are ones you may not have even considered in your frustration of dealing with your obnoxious self centered in law(s). I was very angry before I read this, now I'm just mildly amused. I won't be controlled with my own resentments/emotions any more. Susan will help you understand their ... little world of either not being able to "share" the love, or whatever unresolved mess is in their minds, so you wont/dont take it personally.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Pretty good book.
This husband was helped by the book. My in-laws were both problem parents, and they are now problem in-laws. Reading the book gave some measure of greater objectivity, outlined the specific types of problem in-laws, recommended not being 'brought down to their level,' and ways of handling the problem behaviors. Since my spouse is not able to set limits on her parents behavior, I would have to go-it alone with them. As such, physical distance and refusing to talk with them via any means are my best strategies. Methods of severing all ties are not covered in the book, and since I've known several families that followed that approach successfully, I think the book has it's major shortcoming in not discussing isolationism or how to achieve it, short of divorce.
Rating: 5 out of 5
This book is incredibly good, highly recommended
Susan Forward has written a fantastic book. She really understands and has great insights and solutions. I can't recommend this book highly enough.I can't understand why this brilliant book didn't make it to the best seller list.
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