He Said She Said: Why do mothers-in-law get the bad wrap?

In-laws are known to ruffle some feathers within the domestic bliss of a marriage, but is there one in particular who tends to bear the brunt of the tension?

Hosts of He Said She Said Shelly Horton and Ben Fordham unpack the stereotype of the "monster-in-law", discussing why mums are often criticised for being overbearing or more unnerving in the family dynamic.

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"Mothers-in-law get a bad rap," Horton declares, but notes there may be "a grain of truth" to the stereotype.

"Is that controversial?" she asks co-host Ben Fordham, and is met with a vacant stare.

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As the pair argue over whether mothers-in-law are more likely to "meddle" in family business, or have been wrongly slated and stereotyped, Fordham announces one universal truth:

"I'm a big believer that you marry the family."

Watch the above video to see the duo's heated conversation about the controversial topic that's a little too close to home.

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