How to annoy your Mother in law

Relationships with Mother in laws can be troublesome and fraught with in law jealousy and bitterness. In order to overcome this we have to be prepared. So here is a short fun list if a few different ways how to annoy your mother in law!

• Always call her Mom, especially if she doesn't like you.

• Insist on telling her how happy you and your partner are. If she likes you this will make her happy, if she doesnt it will annoy her. Win win situation.

• Always bring the children around several hours after a good meal to ensure they will be clambering over her cupboards demanding food.

• Tell her she looks tired or ill, every time you see her.

• Move the bookmark a few pages forward in that fantastic new book she's reading.

• Allow your boisterous puppy to jump all over her, especially if he has muddy paws.

• Always forget her age and tell people she's younger than she is. This may seem flattering but will make her look old for her age.

• Always arrive late.

• Never forget to use her favourite book as a drinks coaster.

• Always take the past piece of the puzzle shes been working on for ages.