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You Can Make Choices When You Visit Your In-Laws

By , About.com Guides   November 25, 2009

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For many couples, spending holidays or other special life-cycle events with in-laws and other extended family members creates hassles and marital stress. That doesn't have to happen.

The most important thing you can do is to be up front with one another and with your in-laws and other family members about your expectations of the holidays. If you really don't want to watch a football game or a holiday movie you've seen a dozen times, say so!

Plan some alternative activities. You probably aren't the only one at the family gathering who would like to do something a bit different! We're taking our Wii Fit Plus and Wii Sports Resorts with us to our family gathering. I've been practicing ...

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