So much for bashing....

[diwana]

@tammy8604

Relatives don’t necessarily mean inlaws. I don’t mind living nearby as long as they don’t try to interfere with my life after marriage. Forexample, I don’t want MIL telling me when to have kids, or how to name them, or how to raise them or whether I should work or not. THere are so many issues arising after marriage and I think the best way to deal with them is between husband and wife, not with everyone else involved.

Yes, you do and should have the right to do all you talked about.

But not all in-laws are so demanding. Sometimes you give up, other times you get their help and support when you really need it.

See, if the woman (or man in some cases) start asking for these requirements, other person gets worried. So be a little careful and diplomatic.