Episode #8: Successfully Negotiating the "In Law" or "In Family" Relationships

The Business of Love

It's a fact that business professionals and entrepreneurs realize they must improve in areas where they lack skill or proficiency. It's not even a question... if you want to succeed in business, you must be open to learning, growing and communicating.  

As entrepreneurs, it's our belief that if WE would put the same effort into a relationship, the relationship would grow as well. In this podcast, we parallel the similarities between what it takes to create a passionate and successful relationships based on our business strategies.

 

Episode #8: Successfully Negotiating the “in-Law” and “In-Family” Relationship(s)

When couples get together... also comes the "in-laws" or "In Family" Relationships. For instance, Jennifer's family Lebanese and they get together "every week" (exaggeration)... and my family sees each other once per year.  How do we negotiate this landscape respectfully?

 

Potential Challenges:  

• Expectations on visiting (local vs out of town),
• Family Value differences - “Family” vs. “not much”
• Meddling “in Laws” 
• Can do no wrong - Dan’s mom

New Marriage or Relationship - In Laws…   Certain Expectations (Potential)

 

Action Steps

1. As we discussed with kids, your partner MUST come first.
2. See how it unfolds… stay open minded (Gathering Info) - GOAL… you both are happy!
3. You MUST Communicate:  It’s OKAY to be honest. (unless you’re a dick) You must tell your partner how you feel and why. 
4. You and your partner MUST be open to a conversation about the situation if necessary, just like you would in business 
5. Find a happy meeting point: In GOOD FAITH.  It’s not about getting the best deal. It’s about finding a solution where you both feel good about it.  

 

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