Women of Impact How to Survive the Holidays with Your In-Laws | Tom & Lisa Bilyeu (Replay)
Nov 27, 2025
Tom and Lisa dive into the holiday season, sharing tips on navigating in-law relationships. They explore strategies for unity and boundary-setting, recounting personal anecdotes that highlight the importance of calm communication. The duo emphasizes the value of curiosity when dealing with difficult relatives and discusses the impact of family dynamics on marriage. They even touch on parenting differences, assessing relationship motives, and the significance of partner alignment. A blend of humor and sage advice makes for an entertaining guide through holiday challenges!
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Handle In-Law Conflict As A Team
- Talk to your partner as a united team and share how their parents' behavior affects you emotionally.
- Set expectations together before and after visits and ask for appreciation when you endure difficult family interactions.
Diffuse Tension By Getting Curious
- Avoid escalating when in-laws provoke you; instead deliberately practice diffusing and staying curious.
- Turn irritation into an experiment: ask questions and get genuinely interested to change the emotional tone.
Use A Mantra To Stay Focused
- If you decide to attend a stressful family event, prepare a mantra reminding yourself why you're there.
- Use that mantra to detach from provocation and focus on your partner and the relationship payoff.