Pakistani actor Mohsin Gilani unravels root of family tensions

(Web Desk) - Renowned Pakistani actor Mohsin Gilani, known for his insightful roles in television dramas, appeared on a popular private TV morning show and shared his perspective on the underlying reasons for conflicts between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, a common issue in many South Asian households.

During the candid discussion, Gilani explained that mothers often rush into arranging their sons’ marriages, driven by societal pressures or personal desires to see their sons settled.

However, once the daughter-in-law enters the family, the mother-in-law may feel a sense of loss, perceiving that her son’s affection and attention are being taken away.

This emotional disconnect, he noted, is often subconscious but deeply impactful. Conversely, the bride’s mother may advise her daughter to prioritize establishing a separate household after marriage, aiming for independence but inadvertently sowing seeds of discord.

Gilani emphasized that tensions escalate when a husband spends quality time with his wife, as the mother-in-law may feel sidelined, fostering resentment.

These ingrained attitudes and societal expectations, he argued, create misunderstandings and strain the delicate relationship between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, often leading to prolonged family disputes.