It's Either Her or Me: A Guide to Help a Mom and Her Daughter-in-Law Get Along

There's nothing to worry about-you're not losing a son and you don't have to be gaining a rival.

For a mother who's accustomed to having been number one in her son's life, the arrival of a girlfriend, fiancé, or wife can be a complicated, confusing, and emotionally challenging event. Likewise, coexisting harmoniously with the mother of her partner can be an overwhelming challenge for any woman. Sons, often caught in the middle, are sometimes understandably reluctant to take sides.