Setting Boundaries with Your In-laws

Dr. Henry Cloud’s “Setting Boundaries with Your In-laws” focuses on the crucial transition from parental dependence to establishing an independent marital unit. He discusses the significance of ‘leaving and cleaving’ in marriage, which entails making decisions independent of parental influence. Cloud advises on handling in-law problems by clearly defining the end of the family of origin’s role and the start of the new family. This message provides guidance on balancing respect for family wisdom with the necessity of making autonomous decisions in marriage. It aims to help married individuals set appropriate boundaries with in-laws while preserving and strengthening their marital relationship.