Commandments for Being the Perfect Mother-in-Law

By: Mary Fran Bontempo

Well, friends, this Saturday, I will officially become a mother-in-law. It’s a scary thing. Not because of my future daughter-in-law. I mean she’s lovely. Damn it, there I go again, saying something potentially offensive and stupid without even realizing it!

I’m determined to do my best to become the perfect mother-in-law, but I know it won’t be easy because, well, I’m me. Check out my rules for my new role in this piece I wrote for Women’s Voices Magazine. (And yes, that is a picture of a shrew. Discuss.) Enjoy!

http://www.womensvoicesmagazine.com/2015/04/01/five-commandments-for-becoming-the-perfect-mother-in-law/#.VS05EPnF-wZ

About the Author: Mary Fran Bontempo

MARY FRAN BONTEMPO is a speaker, author and humorist who teaches audiences to control their most powerful influence: Self-Talk. Author of The Woman’s Book of Dirty Words, and Not Ready for Granny Panties, Mary Fran proves small changes in self-talk yield big life changes, allowing individuals to redefine their lives both professionally and personally in a rapidly changing world. A Huffington Post and Thrive Global contributor, and regular columnist for Women’s Voices Magazine and Best Kept Self, Mary Fran inspires and motivates readers and listeners to tame the self-talk beast, leading them to personal and professional renewal and success. After thirty years’ experience as owner of a full-service recruiting firm, and finding herself in the middle of a perfect life storm—turning 50, a crashing economy, and most devastating, a son with serious addiction issues—Mary Fran created the blog, Not Ready for Granny Panties, authoring two books in the series and developing a life-affirming brand full of practical wisdom and wit. A frequent media guest and speaker, audiences delight in her empowering and entertaining message.