It is an observation made over some years, married women are so overburdened to maintain this social image of a good daughter-in-law that they cannot wish Mother's day just to their own mother alone. It has kind of become essential for them to tag their mothers-in-law(MIL) as well in status, social media posts and even in their DPs.
On the other hand, hardly less than a per cent of men are found doing so. It is really hard to figure out women's motivation.
I hope that women question themselves and ask:
Why do you have to? What is pressuring you? Are you looking for social validation? Or that amazing picture of yours with MIL was taken only for this day? While most married men do not bother to do the same, what is your motivation?
Dear ladies, just rethink and analyse your actions and claims. MIL can very well be respected without having to be equated with your own mothers. Well, see when men do not have to then why should you? Relieve yourselves from unnecessary social pressure and the burden you unconsciously carry each day.
Also, Mother's day isn't just restricted to appreciating the mother who gave us birth, It is a celebration of all the motherly qualities. You can wish anyone your teacher, father, brother, cousin, relative, friend or just anyone who has played a similar role in your life. If it is genuine go ahead and express gratitude, but kindly don't do so for the sake of society.
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