It is not at all difficult to impress your in-laws. Here is your own guide to be a loving and caring son-in-law.

Nikhil gifted his in-laws a travel gift voucher on their marriage anniversary. Just a few days back they returned from an exotic trip to Malaysia. On each birthday and anniversary they wait eagerly to receive a giant surprise from their dearest son-in-law. Nikhil knows the formula to be a good son-in-law. Nikhil's wife thinks her hubby is the son-in-law everyone would like to have.

Believe us; if you are maintaining a good rapport with your in-laws, your family would be a happy family. Remove the words in-law from the relation called son-in-law and see the magic. Are you an ideal son-in-law? What kind of relationship do you share with your mother-in-law and father-in-law? Do you consider your in-laws, your wife's parents, as an essential part of your family? A perfect son-in-law needs to understand a few things to keep his in-laws contented and happy.

Respect your in-laws

A girl dreams of a soul mate who will respect her parents. A man who has a high opinion of his in-laws is considered to be great husband material. Respecting your in-laws is the way towards their hearts. A girl's parents always hope that their daughter is doing well at her husband's place. They want their daughter to be a perfect wife, a good daughter-in-law and a loving mother. Never make a mistake of complaining about your wife to her parents. Respecting your in-laws is like respecting your wife. Your in-laws would be pleased to know that their daughter is happy with her husband and in-laws.

Always be in touch with your in-laws

When was the last time you visited your in-laws? When was the last time you called your in-laws to know their well-being? When was the last time you greeted them good morning or good evening? An impressive son-in-law is expected to be in contact with his in-laws. He is expected to be emotionally close to them. Do not think you only have to get done with the formalities by having a conversation with them. You really have to develop a special bonding with your in-laws. Call your mother-in-law and ask her to prepare your favourite dish on this weekend. Tell her that you will visit her just to eat something made by her.

Consider your in-laws suggestions

Reflect on the suggestions given by your in-laws. Your father-in-law is suggesting you a new financial plan to invest your money, look forward to know it better. Do not think that they are being preachy by giving you suggestions. They are giving suggestion as they want to see you doing well in life. They want you and their daughter to be happy. Do not get irritated if your mother-in-law is giving you diet tips. Take their opinions as their blessings and they will bless you.

Ask for their opinions

You want to buy a new house. You have talked to your wife about it, you have discussed the matter with your parents, you have spoken with your siblings, then why not with your in-laws? Your wife must be pretending that she does not bother, but she does feel hurt when you do not consider her parents' opinions regarding family matters. No matter what the matter is, whether it is about buying a new car, choosing a school for your child, or starting a new business, ask for your in-laws opinions too along with the views of your wife and parents.

Love your in-laws

Be friendly with your in-laws. How about taking your mother-in-law out for shopping? What about inviting your father-in-law to attend a seminar with you? Get rid of those conventional norms surrounding the relationship between in-laws. Find the reason to show to your in-laws that you care about them and you love to be with them. Have you ever visited you in-laws with your wife on a Sunday afternoon? It will be a nice tea party at your in-laws place while having a good talk.

Secrets to be a good son-in-law

What makes a perfect son-in-law? Perhaps the way you treat you in-laws. Here are some ideas to be an apple of an eye of your in-laws. Though this sounds as an overstatement, you will believe it after trying out a few of these tricks to impress your in-laws.

• Invite your in-laws once in a while for lunch or dinner at your place. Make sure to serve at least one food preparation cooked by you
  
  
• Call your in-laws just to wish them a good day
  
  
• Visit your in-laws without any occasion just to spend time with them
  
  
• Gauge the interests of your in-laws and surprise them with unusual gifts. You can gift you mother-in-law a recipe book
  
  
• Make occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, mother's days and father's days special for your in-laws. Why not to wish your father-in-law too a happy father's day?
  
  
• take your mother-in-law to visit a temple, if she is highly religious
  
  
• Brag a little about your wife in front of your in-laws. They will surely be happy to have a son-in-law like you

Do you consider yourself a good son-in-law? Do you think the relations with in-laws should be friendly? What is an important aspect to maintain good relations with your in-laws? To share your views and experiences,click here.