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mother-in-law  

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  • The mother-in-law, the mother of one's husband or wife, has historically been a controversial figure in society and culture. While the relationship between a mother-in-law and son-in-law can be filled with tension, it is the relationship between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law that is most conflicted. [Source: Encyclopedia of Motherhood; Mother-in-Law]

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