TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Marriage comes with new roles and challenges, and the greatest of all challenges is facing your mother-in-law. This is one of the classic problems in a marriage. There will always be discomfort between you and your mother-in-law as the marriage goes. It will keep on developing and the disagreement will be inevitable.

You just need to know the right tricks to please your mother-in-law and make her happy. If you want to spend happy time with your partner, make sure you treat his mother well. For whatever reason, a child will never speak against his mother, which can cause a major conflict between you and your husband.

So, to keep things under control, you should try these Boldsky tips to please your mother-in-law and enjoy a happy marriage.

1. Do not forget her birthday

Make a note or set a reminder on your phone. But, whatever the problem, do not forget her birthday. Even better to make it special by giving her favorite gifts.

2. Her health is a priority

Frequently ask about her health, especially if her condition is not good. Let your mother-in-law knows that you are concerned about her health. If necessary, accompany her to the doctor to do the routine check-up.

3. Take her for a walk

Women always love to shop. Plan some shopping trips with your mother-in-law or take her out for dinner, or watch movies occasionally. She would be happy.

4. Schedule to the salon

Make your mother-in-law feel young again. Nothing can be more fun for a woman than to look beautiful, even if she is old.

5. Help her while cooking

Mother-in-law may not say it, but she would expect you to help her cook or at least help her do the household. So do not wait for her to give you a signal. Immediately take the initiative to help her.

6. Never argue with husband when mother-in-law is around

Make a deal with yourself that you will not argue or quarrel with your husband when her mother is around. If anything happens out of control, immediately go outside to take some fresh air, then come back. You can discuss anything with your husband once you and your husband are alone again.

ANISA LUCIANA | BOLDSKY