Whether you like it or not, your husband was subject to a certain lifestyle before you stepped in. Be it a love marriage or an arranged one, you will know about his likes and dislikes only after getting married. And who could be a better person than his mom to familiarise you with his choices? She even plays the agony aunt or a counsellor in case you have tiffs.
A mother-in-law is in fact very important for your happy married life. Do you agree girls?