--- product_id: 6493438 title: "Toxic In-Laws: Loving Strategies for Protecting Your Marriage" brand: "susan forward" price: "€ 47.67" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6493438-toxic-in-laws-loving-strategies-for-protecting-your-marriage store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Toxic In-Laws: Loving Strategies for Protecting Your Marriage **Brand:** susan forward **Price:** € 47.67 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Toxic In-Laws: Loving Strategies for Protecting Your Marriage by susan forward - **How much does it cost?** € 47.67 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6493438-toxic-in-laws-loving-strategies-for-protecting-your-marriage) ## Best For - susan forward enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted susan forward brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Toxic In-Laws: Loving Strategies for Protecting Your Marriage ## Images ![Toxic In-Laws: Loving Strategies for Protecting Your Marriage - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ao44e2ILL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Describes my in laws perfectly *by L***N on Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024* This book helps me feel less alone in my battle with my in laws. It also helps prevent me from being gaslighted and provides good talking points for couples therapy ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!!! Pls read "Emotional Blackmail" too!! *by J***8 on Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2014* Wow, this is a great book. I can certainly relate to the frustrations of what it feels like to be the "abandoned partner" that Susan Forward speaks about in this book. I could really relate to a lot of the case studies, as my own father-in-law and mother-in-law are very controlling and manipulative, and have been attempting to cram their selfish agenda down our throats.It's been a struggle for me to convince my wife to find her voice in this, and overcome her fear of disappointing her parents. She has a lot of "people pleaser" in her, and can summon up her courage when her parents aren't present, but as soon as she is face to face with them, she feels like a scared little girl. And so I have felt outnumbered in attempting to set healthy boundaries in our marriage. My wife is about half way through the book now, and she is starting to see just how frustrated I feel when she leaves me hanging out to dry, and doesn't give me her support. Her parents then convince her that I'm the bad guy, and I'm really an arrogant jerk.This book has put into words my frustration better than anything I've ever read before, and it's helping my wife to understand just how abandoned I feel when she doesn't "stand by her man" (Incidentally, my wife actually agrees with my viewpoints when we're discussing things privately. She just fails to find her voice when it's "showtime" and we have to confront her parents). Anyway, it was a wonderful "eye opener" for my wife.However, in terms of actually putting strategies in place for protecting and defending your marriage, while it is decent in this regard, I think Forward's other book "Emotional Blackmail" appears to provide more detail on how to deal with a blackmailer.So if you are trying to get a reluctant (or fearful) spouse on board with boundary - setting, I recommend "Toxic In-Laws". If your spouse is already on board, but you need to develop courageous tactics for communicating with your emotional blackmailer, I think the second half of "Emotional Blackmail" would be spectacular. In our case, it will add up as follows: "Toxic In-Laws" + "Emotional Blackmail" (the 2nd half) = healthy boundaries for our marriage. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Read this for in-law relief *by T***E on Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2015* Okay, honestly, this has been one of my favorite books so far. I have had issues with my in-laws (as I'm sure most people have) for a while. When talking to others or searching for advice online, there are only seem to be two types of stories about in-laws -thoughtful, fantastic, loving in-laws or destructive, cruel, careless in-laws. Sure, my husband's parents aren't exactly perfect, but I also wouldn't consider them purposefully malevolent either. This book, though it seems like it should only help those in dire circumstances, has been extremely useful in my marriage. While reading I constantly felt affirmed in my issues with my in-laws and with my husband. After being told "it's not that big of a deal," and "you're too sensitive," reading this book helped me remember that I am also important in my new family, and my feelings and thoughts are valid. I now have the tools to combat toxic actions from my in-laws, and I can differentiate between purposefully mean actions and thoughtless rude ones. While the examples of toxic in-laws in the book are often cruel toward their children' partners, they are still not condemned. The author makes sure to recognize what has created this pattern of abuse in their relationships and sinuses how to move toward a better solution for everyone involved. The specific "scripts" she adds toward the end of the book are so helpful when you don't know how or what to say when you're hurt by your partner or their parents. I am currently trying to commit them to memory to use when needed in the future.Another important use of this book is to assess your own relationship with your parents. I know my husband has issues with my parents, but I had no idea of how to help him solve them since he has trouble putting his issues into words. After reading Toxic In-Laws, my eyes have been opened to how my husband must feel when dealing with my parents' unhealthy actions toward us. I am trying to convince him to read this book so we can both understand each other's concerns about each set of parents.In short, this book is great even if you aren't sure how toxic your in-laws are or if your partner has issues with your parents. I recommend this book to anyone who has concerns about parents' involvement in their marriage. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6493438-toxic-in-laws-loving-strategies-for-protecting-your-marriage](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6493438-toxic-in-laws-loving-strategies-for-protecting-your-marriage) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-17*