Susan Abel Lieberman > Quotes

“There are, I have discovered, ten commandments for mother-in-law. These rules are not mine. They come from mothers-in-law of every color, race, class, and disposition. Given the diversity of the women, the uniformity of opinion on this compels attention -- also discussion. Here are the ten most recommended rules:
1. Keep your mouth shut.
2. Keep your mouth shut.
3. Keep your mouth shut.
4. Keep your mouth shut.
5. Keep your mouth shut.
6. Keep your mouth shut.
7. Keep your mouth shut.
8. Keep your mouth shut.
9. Keep your mouth shut.
10. Keep your mouth shut.”
― Susan Abel Lieberman, The Mother-in-Law's Manual: Proven Strategies for Creating and Maintaining Healthy Relationships with Married Children

“The golden rule says do unto others as you would have done unto you. The mother-in-law rule says do unto others as they would have done unto them.”
― Susan Abel Lieberman, The Mother-in-Law's Manual: Proven Strategies for Creating and Maintaining Healthy Relationships with Married Children

“Hanging on to resentment is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die.”
― Susan Abel Lieberman, The Mother-in-Law’s Manual