Problems with in-laws are difficult to deal with because they carry a unique set of issues of authority, control, power, and the time-honored feeling that they "know better. "Dr. Forward identifies the different types of in-laws, as well as their behavior tactics and motivations, from the most benign to the most toxic. She explains what they do, why they do it, and the traps couples fall into. Including a helpful survival guide Toxic In-Laws will help readers find their own voice, reconnect with the one they love, and reconnect with themselves.