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How can I tell if my mother in law likes me?

Profile: AlissaRose
AlissaRose on Apr 24, 2020
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It is common to question if a person really likes us, especially when we have doubts about ourselves. Sometimes we don't like ourselves and think that people around us feel the same way, and if they say they do like us, we keep questioning and assuming it is a lie. Well, It is possible that "mother in law" does not like you; then it probably would be pretty obvious, look for signs: avoids conversations, trying to take a son away, invites her son over alone. However, if it is your doubts, think about your relationships with yourself. Is it her who does not like you or you do not like yourself. Then It is helpful to work on self-esteem.
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Profile: colorfulMoon15
colorfulMoon15 on May 17, 2020
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She is kind to you, helps you, both when you ask for help and when you dont, she is respectful, she talks to you about mutual interests, she spends time with you, she is nice to you even when you two are alone and not only when your father is around, she wants to spend time with you, she asks for your opinion, she is friendly, she doesnt avoid you, she gives you presents, she compliments you, she wants you to be a part of her life, important events, she wants whats best for you, she gives you advice.
Profile: Fradiga
Fradiga on May 26, 2020
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Normally, one just knows if others like them or not or even how much. There are several ways people show their interest or affection in others and it pretty much depends on their personalities. The various messages can be combined: facial expression, listening or talking mode, posture, or gestures, to name a few. However, it does happen from time to time that some people are always in neutral mode, so it makes it more difficult to "read" them and the best measure you have then is that nothing negative comes out from them to you. Others do not always open up immediately, so this requires patience. Hang in there.
Profile: raymaniii
raymaniii on Jun 20, 2020
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This is a tough one! Many mother in laws (nearly all) tend to have a protective shield over their child. Who wouldn't? Respect is a key element in any relationship, and so it comes back to you when you give it. Tough love is a motherly instinct, so do not expect to win her over in a short while. She has known her child her whole life and so it will take you some time to establish a parent child relationship with her. If you think she is being cold towards you, she is probably just trying to test you! Do not worry, it will be okay in the end.
Profile: elgor6744
elgor6744 on Jul 30, 2020
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You can tell if your mother in law likes you by the way she behaves or looks. Facial expressions and body language can give you an idea of how she thinks of you. If you don't see her in person, you can reach out to her via text, email, or call and try to have a normal conversation with her. Hopefully she will appreciate your efforts to build a closer relationship because this is how you can know for sure if she likes you or not. If she doesn't like you, don't worry too much about it. She might just not be comfortable and needs time to get to know you better. Hope this helps!
Profile: whimsicalOrange164
whimsicalOrange164 on Aug 2, 2020
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Mother-daughter relationship is a simple but complex issue, it is simple in that the mother is always selfless and ungrudging to you, but also because of this, both mother and daughter worry more. I have a good relationship with my mother. I would like to give you the following suggestions. I hope they will be helpful to you. First, as children, we should know that what mothers do for us is good for us as a starting point, so when parents raise objections to some of our practices, do not rush to defend themselves for the sake of conflict. This is caused by the different values between the two generations.
Profile: CalmBeauty3
CalmBeauty3 on Aug 2, 2020
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You should be able to tell by her body language around you as well as how she speaks to you when your significant other is not around you both at the same time. If your mother in law likes you, she would want to spend extra time with you outside of normal family gatherings. She will also want to get to know you as a person not just as your significant others spouse or the in law. She would also make sure you felt comfortable while meeting new members of the family or when you are new at family gathering.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 21, 2020
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I think it's pretty natural to have doubts. First of all, I highly doubt that she actually dislikes you. She may think she dislikes you and may even act like it, but it is far more likely that she is just worried about her child progressing through life and going into a marriage. Now it could also just be you being paranoid. Think about why you think she may not like you and try to rationalize with those doubts. What are they based on? Are they based on anything that actually happened? etc. I hope you're able to figure this out but again, she probably doesn't dislike you.
Profile: raunikasweetTouch8381
raunikasweetTouch8381 on Oct 21, 2020
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Its the same way you can tell if someone dislikes you :) Try to find the reactions of the person , at times its their vibe that can give you an idea of how they are around you and how they react to your actions. if you are trying to get someone to like you, well dont beat yourself too hard , people will end up liking and disliking you for their own reasons , try to like yourself and if their opinion matters then also try to be helpful and something they want. Not sure if its going to work in your favor forever but short term that will do the trick.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 5, 2020
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If she treats you like her own mother or son, then she probably likes you. This is good because whoever you marry, you marry their whole family too so getting along with your mother-in-law is always advisable and a good sign. If she does acts of services and shows her love through these actions, that is also probably another sign. Also, showing that you respect your family in-laws is also a good indicator of a healthy relationship with your spouse as well as gaining respect from your mother-in-law. Overall, if she shows you love in a language that is similar to how she shows your spouse, you're in good hands.
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