Why Dating A Mama’s Boy Can Be A Nightmare
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It’s beautiful when a man has a healthy bond with his mother. In fact, research shows that there’s a good chance that the positive bond that a man has with his mother influences his ability to be a supportive and loving partner. A man’s relationship with his mother can also negatively influence his relationship, especially when that bond becomes distorted in some way. Mama’s boys are men who are excessively attached to their mothers and dating them can be quite the nightmare. Here’s why.
They may have a co-dependent relationship with their mothers
Mama’s boys may be excessively attached to their mothers, but please don’t think for a moment that he is solely responsible for the unhealthy dynamic. These relationships are often rooted in co-dependency, meaning that both parties have formed unhealthy attachments.
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She may violate your boundaries
Since her relationship with her son already lacks healthy boundaries, there’s a pretty good chance that she will overstep in her interactions with you as well. The violations will start off small, such as an off-color joke or a slick remark, but they will quickly escalate if left unchecked.
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He will always put her first
The roles of a girlfriend or wife are very different from that of a mother. For this reason, there should never be a competition between those holding the two positions because it’s just unnecessary, Sadly, when these unhealthy attachments are formed, both mom and son strongly believe that mom’s wishes and opinions are paramount, thus making it difficult for another woman to ever fully enter the picture without completely taking a backseat.
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She will hold decision-making power in your relationship
When it comes to being in a relationship with a mama’s boy, it’s important to understand that mom will hold serious weight when it comes to decision-making. In other words, there’s a chance that she will have a strong influence on decisions that you and your partner should be making together. While this may not present a huge problem in the beginning, once things become more serious and more is at stake, things can get ugly.
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He will see every concern about his mother as an attack
Mama’s boys are notoriously defensive about any and all things concerning their mothers. The slightest voiced concern or objection will be seen as an attack on his mother and he will definitely be in his feelings about it. As a result, you’ll either resent him for not taking your concerns seriously or stop speaking up at all.
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She’ll be all in your business
While this may not be the case for all mama’s boys, many men who are overly attached to their mothers happen to have moms who are relentlessly meddlesome. She will not hesitate to ask intrusive questions and give feedback that is not requested nor desired.
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He will compare you to his mother
It’s not uncommon for men to loosely compare their female partners to their mothers; however, mama’s boys have a tendency to take this overboard. They often look to their wives or girlfriends to coddle and spoil them in the manner that their mother does.
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He probably won’t know how to accept accountability
Mothers of mama’s boys are infamous for bailing their sons out of trouble. For this reason, many of these guys never learned to stand on their own two feet and struggle to accept accountability within their relationships. Mom is always there to tell him that he’s not at fault and the cycle continues.
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She will judge you for not being more like her
While the mother of a mama’s boy may not be able to completely control whom he loves, she will often try to mold her potential daughter-in-law into a mini version of herself. Further, she will judge you harshly for not catering to her son in the manner that she does.
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