MIL moved in and it’s not going well

[Anonymous]

What about getting some board games you all can play together? Or playing cards (since she likes casinos). You could buy her a slot machine to keep at your house for a present. There are also lots of "games" that are all conversation starter topics (you pull out a card and it has a random question to discuss).

I would also just check in with her. Ask her open questions like "How do you like living here", "What's your happiness level on a scale from 1-10", "What's been the hardest thing about moving", "What's been the easiest thing about moving", "Do you feel like you know your way around the city yet, or does it seem daunting" "Want me to show you how to use Uber or the metro so you can get out more often", etc.

AARP has a wealth of articles and suggestions on these topics on their website.

[Anonymous]

Does she like to read? You could host a neighborhood book club so she meets other people nearby. Or host a game of cards or poker at your house with neighbors.

[Anonymous]

Maybe tell her that you'd like to try some new recipes with her? She could pick out the recipes. She could go online or even the library and look through cookbooks. Then, she could find the stuff that you need while you're at work. Maybe if you're both participating in something new (cooking the recipe), it will make you more comfortable.