Related by chance, family by choice
Subtitle: transforming mother-in-law & daughter-in-law relationships
By: Deb DeArmond
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, MI
Language: eng
Number of pages: 207
ISBN-13: 9780825443251
Subjects: Mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law; Interpersonal relations; Christianity; Christian life; Vie chrétienne
Description: "If common knowledge is any guide, there's no escape from hating your in-laws. Deb DeArmond and her three daughters-in-law refuse to accept this popular thought. They bring the knowledge they've gained from their own relationships, from Scripture, and from their work with hundreds of other women to show you not just what to do, but how to do it. This practical book covers issues of personal perceptions, strained communication, the roles of sons and fathers in the relationship's success, and more. Whether you're just entering the relationship, you're already in a messy in-law situation, or you just want to support a good relationship you never want to go bad, you'll find help and hope here."--Back cover.
Table of contents: title: 1. What's love got to do with it?; title: 2. Women of the word : Ruth and Naomi; title: 3. Leaving and cleaving : what exactly does that mean?; title: 4. Hey Mama! : get a life of your own!; title: 5. Daughter dearest : be careful what you sow!; title: 6. I don't trust you and you don't trust me!; title: 7. Can we get there from here? : bridging the communication gap; title: 8. The outlaw in-laws : rounding up your posse; title: 9. Hey guys! : don't just stand there, do something; title: 10. Digging out : how big is your shovel?; title: 22. Good fences make good neighbors : setting boundaries; title: 12. Well begun is half done : starting strong.