In-laws Coming Over Survival Guide

Survive the impending doom of an in-law visit with these expert techniques.

Pre-In-Law Visit Prep

Step 1: Hide the Wine

Conceal the wine cellar, the good china, and the decent bottles of whiskey. In-laws love to drink, but they love your valuables more.

Hyperlink: Step 2: Distract Them with Cooking

During the In-Law Visit

Step 3: Use the Bathroom as a Refuge

Make sure the bathroom is stocked with an emergency supply of painkillers, a hair dryer, and a good book. In-laws love to linger, but you need your space.

Hyperlink: Step 4: Prepare for the Worst

After the In-Law Visit

Step 5: Breathe, Recharge, Repeat

Take a few deep breaths, refill your wine supply, and pretend the whole ordeal never happened. In-laws are like that.

Hyperlink: Step 6: Recover from the Trauma

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