The Other Woman: 7 Reasons to Be Grateful for Your Mother-in-Law

When you hear the phrase "mother-in-law," what comes to mind? Do you automatically cringe, panic overrunning your body as you quickly look for a place to hide? Do you feel anxious, melancholy, or just plain annoyed? Fear not. I am here to tell you that it's time to move past the "Everybody Loves Raymond" stereotyping and start appreciating all the good things that come along with having a mother-in-law. Some positives you might be expecting, or can pretty easily predict, but others are really a surprise and might help you think more positively about that other woman in your lives. Click through for 7 reasons to be grateful for you mother-in-law! -By Chaunie Brusie

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