India with Jessica | Navigating Indian Culture With Love15 Loka 2025

93 | 3 Ways to Build Bridges with Indian In-Laws

Most of us could use help in connecting better with our in-laws, especially when their is a culture gap.

In episode 93, Jessica Kumar talks about her top 3 strategies for building bridges with Indian in-laws as an American married to an Indian. There is no sure fire way to a perfect relationship, but these 3 things go a long way and can win over most aunties and uncles and give them a positive impression.

My new course "Interacting Confidently with Indian Family and In-Laws" covers Hindi that you need to know as well as sociological concepts which will help you navigate tricky relationships!

Perfect For:

Romantic partners of Indians who want to better understand Indian family culture
NRIs looking to improve interaction with elders
Brides and grooms of Indian origin preparing for their wedding
Indians living abroad who want to stay connected with family traditions and customs
Anyone attending an Indian wedding who wants to practice Hindi before the event

See the 14 part course here-- it includes video lessons, homework, audio files and printable materials to help you better interact with Indian family members.

All my courses at www.learnhindianywhere.com

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91 | Multilingual India | Conversation at Patna Women's College

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90 | Conscious Learning and Online School - with Ms. Lina Ashar with Dreamtime Learning

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89 | The 5 Weirdest Questions You Will Get Asked in India

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