30 Sweet and Funny Mother-in-Law Quotes Perfect for Mother's Day
They truly describe every kind of relationship you can have with your MIL.
Mother's Day isn't just about celebrating the relationship you have with your own mom. It's also a chance to celebrate your spouse's mother, especially if you have a bond with her. There's no denying that the relationship with your mother-in-law can be special. Not only did she raise the person you're spending your life with, but she can also be a wonderful resource when you need a vent session, advice or simply a reassuring hug. That's why we compiled a list of our favorite mother-in-law quotes that showcase that special relationship.
These words make for a great message to add to any holiday card or gift you plan on giving her this year. Another idea: If you take some amazing photos of her with the family having fun, these quotes can be used as a timeless caption if shared on social media. With both heartfelt and hilarious quotes to choose from, you can pick a sweet sentiment to share with her that perfectly meshes with her personality. In need of some inspiration when it comes to finding her a great gift? Look no further than our top MIL gift picks.
Jaime Lerner
A car is like a mother-in-law — if you let it, it will rule your life.
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Ken Dodd
I haven't spoken to my mother-in-law for eighteen months. I don't like to interrupt her.
Lauren Alaina
I've got her spirit / She's always got my back / When I look at her / I think, I want to be just like that.
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Henny Youngman
I told my mother-in-law, my house is your house. So she sold it.
Unknown
The only thing more cheerful than an accomplishment is having a beautiful and a smart mother-in-law.
Judy Nilson
You have given me a gracious man with whom I share my life. You are his lovely mother, and I his lucky wife.
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Unknown
The best thing about having you as my mother-in-law is my children having you as their granny.
Unknown
You might be my mother-in-law, but I always consider you to be my friend.
Unknown
When you have a wonderful mother-in-law who supports you, understand that you are lucky.
Les Dawson
My mother-in-law has come round to our house at Christmas seven years running. This year we're having a change. We're going to let her in.
H. L. Mencken
Conscience is a mother-in-law whose visit never ends.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Men are what their mothers made them.
Amit Kalantri
A mother gives you a life, a mother-in-law gives you her life.
Unknown
Once blessed with a wonderful mother; twice blessed with my mother-in-law.
Les Dawson
The mother-in-law is the center of a family.
Hubert H. Humphrey
Behind every successful man is a proud wife and a surprised mother-in-law.
Lou Gehrig
When you have a wonderful mother-in-law who takes sides with you in squabbles with her own daughter – that’s something.
Caroline Pafford Miller
A mother-in-law's praise says more in a woman's favor than anything else in the world.
Benjamin Walker
The only thing more intimidating than a huge international film star is your mother-in-law.
Ayelet Waldman
I went from resenting my mother-in-law to accepting her, finally to appreciating her. What appeared to be her diffidence when I was first married, I now value as serenity.
Hannah Jeon is an Associate Commerce Editor at Prevention, where she covers expert-driven commerce content for all things health, beauty, and wellness. Previously the Editorial Assistant at Good Housekeeping, she earned her bachelor’s degree in creative writing and psychology from Johns Hopkins University. When she’s not on the hunt for all the best products online, you can often find her trying out new food spots in New York City or clicking away behind a camera.
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