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Is yours a monster-in-law?
Forget the skeletons lingering in your man’s closet, has yours got a monster lingering in his? The question is, are you about to inherit a monster-in-law? Take our quick quiz to find out…
1. When your man first mentioned her did he say...
a. How she's loved all the women he's had in his life
b. So long as he's happy, she's happy
c. No-one's good enough for her little boy
d. She'll love you, just be sure to call her Mrs....
2. When you first met did she
a. Shake your hand
b. Smile sweetly and keep her distance
c. Hug you
d. Whisper something under her breath and leave
all the niceties to his father
3. At your first family dinner she:
a. Rang you beforehand to check there wasn't anything you hate to eat
b. Separated you both at the table, seating him near her of course
c. Made you feel like a suspect under inquiry
d. Gave you a small portion, subtly hinting you could loose a few pounds
4. At Christmas she's sure to
a. Be as creative as possible to get you something you'd really like
b. Insist on him going to hers for Christmas day
c. Buy you an ironing board while he gets an expensive clothes voucher
d. Thank him profusely for her present and neglects your obvious input altogether
5. Having had a conversation in front of her she's sure to
a. Speak for him
b. Disagree with you, no matter what
c. Be impartial
d. Actively agree with you
6. On announcing your engagement she
a. Asked your man if she could speak with him in private
b. Cracked open a bottle of champagne
c. Explained in great detail her dream wedding, saying she'd been waiting for this
moment
d. Began to cry claiming she's loosing her baby, despite him being 30+
7. When she hears you've had a row she
a. Assumes it was your fault, he can do no wrong
b. Tells him there's always a spare room at hers
c. Tells him it takes two
d. Makes no comment whatsoever
9. When calling on the phone she
a. Immediately asks for him
b. Chats to you, asking for him as a second thought
c. Chats to you, happy to let you pass on any message
d. Says a few awkward words to you, obviously only wanting to speak to him
10. How many times a week do you hear from/see her
a. Once
b. Twice
c. Three - five
d. Seven or more
10 - 18
Monster-in-law
Well there you have it in black and white, you're doomed! After hunting for skeletons in your man's closet you neglected to see the one standing smiling over his shoulder. They come in many shapes and sizes, in varying levels of horror but cling on to your man and storm head first into that battlefield because in years to come, the chances are that monster will be transformed. Think of it as learning through reinforcement, she'll learn to soften toward you so long as you reinforce all the lovely reasons her son married you in the first place. Be strong, this is not a quick process but hopefully in time all your hard work and patience will be rewarded.
18 - 25 Baby Monster
Be warned - you are in dangerous territory, your in-law is a monster waiting to happen but do not despair, with time, dedication and a lot of hard work on your part, you could turn things around and salvage the possibility of having a  moderately acceptable mother-in-law - amazing prospect I'm sure. Don't fall for her scare tactics, woo her and above all, stop thinking it's me against her. Take these few vital steps and in time you may actually begin to see each other as
allies rather than enemies.
25 - 33
Almost There
Your in-law is one step away from being ideal. She hasn't quite mastered the art of perfection, or got you totally sussed for that matter, but she is obviously trying. Give this woman the credit she deserves for slowly letting go of the reigns and handing them over to you. She may step a foot wrong here or there but at least she's on the right path most of the time. Keep nurturing this relationship and there's a great chance it will bloom into something beautiful, neglect it and it could wither and die. Who'd want that when you're married to this woman for better or worse?
33 - 40 Dream Mother-In-Law
Congratulations you lucky lady! You're the envy of half the girls in town, not only did you bag your ideal man but you got the perfect in-law too boot. Think lunches, think anytime babysitter, you have got yourself a walking, talking, fully fleshed dream boat mother-in-law. What can we say other than cherish her, these women are few and far between and once you catch one, you never want to let her go. Hold on tight, life's a bumpy ride and she'll be a great asset.
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