How Do You Cope With Drunken In Laws?
It seems like almost every family has those members that get drunk at every family gathering that has alcohol. When the drunken family member is your in law, the situation takes on a whole new meaning. Coping with drunken in laws takes finesse and good people skills. Read on to learn how to cope with drunken in laws. Set limits on the alcohol. When you notice that your in law is starting to get tipsy, stop serving alcohol. This may turn into a volatile situation but, if you remove all of the alcohol from the event at that point, eventually, the others will thank you. Another alternative is to keep all family events alcohol-free. Remove the drunken in law from the event. This will be difficult. You can do this by offering an alternate activity. For instance, ask your drunken mother in law to come help you find an outfit to wear for an upcoming event. Even a small amount of time to sober up will do her some good. Bring the situation to your in law’s attention. You can talk to him. Remind
