1. Differences in lifestyle habits: Mother in law and daughter-in-law often come from different family backgrounds and have their own long-term habits, such as daily routines, dietary preferences, and household chores. These differences can easily lead to friction in common life, and if both parties cannot understand and compromise with each other, conflicts will continue to accumulate.
2. Improper communication style: Effective communication is the key to resolving conflicts, but communication barriers may arise between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law due to differences in age, personality, or cultural beliefs. Sometimes, one party may express themselves too directly or implicitly, while the other party may misunderstand or ignore the other party's intentions, thereby exacerbating the conflict.
3. Role cognitive conflict: In the mother-in-law daughter-in-law relationship, the mother-in-law may still retain traditional authority over the son's family, while the daughter-in-law expects to have more decision-making power and equal status in the family. This conflict in role cognition, especially when it comes to major issues such as parenting and family economics, is more likely to lead to disputes and dissatisfaction.