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Welcoming a new brother-in-law or sister-in-law into the family should be all about celebration. Still, for many Desis, it’s also a minefield of unspoken expectations, awkward first impressions, and family politics. In this episode, we get real about the most challenging aspects of blending families through marriage in South Asian culture. From navigating boundaries with your sibling's spouse, to decoding “adjustment” culture, to the quiet pressure of being the “good” in-law, we talk about it all. Whether you're the new in-law, the sibling, or just trying to keep the peace, this episode is for you.0:00 INTRO7:08 Netflix and in-laws21:30 SIL & BIL relationship24:48 Disrespecting your parents35:15 Comparisons40:13 Moody SIL41:16 Adapting to them47:07 Differences51:01 Gifting54:21 Problematic behaviour56:42 The walking red flagJewellery by: @rangreza_accessories
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Welcoming a new brother-in-law or sister-in-law into the family should be all about celebration. Still, for many Desis, it’s also a minefield of unspoken expectations, awkward first impressions, and family politics. In this episode, we get real about the most challenging aspects of blending families through marriage in South Asian culture. From navigating boundaries with your sibling's spouse, to decoding “adjustment” culture, to the quiet pressure of being the “good” in-law, we talk about it all. Whether you're the new in-law, the sibling, or just trying to keep the peace, this episode is for you.0:00 INTRO7:08 Netflix and in-laws21:30 SIL & BIL relationship24:48 Disrespecting your parents35:15 Comparisons40:13 Moody SIL41:16 Adapting to them47:07 Differences51:01 Gifting54:21 Problematic behaviour56:42 The walking red flagJewellery by: @rangreza_accessories

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