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Overprotective mother

me Asked by xxxcandy_girlxxx 4 months ago, 3 answers.
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What exactly goes through a mothers head when she finds out that her 19 year old daughter wants to move out by the time shes 20? Keep in mind that my mom is very closed minded.And I've spoken to her in every possible to make her see that I am making the decision to move whether she likes it or not. But I fear that shell be trying to change my mind until that day actually rolls around. Is there any way to stop her consistancy??? And what triggers the thought of being persistant?

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Thunder Robot Answered by funadvice on Mar 12, 2008, 04:11AM
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that happened with my mom... I'm 25 now and married with 2 kids... and she still sometimes asks if I want to move back home... family and all. She's just being protective of you. She's doesn't want to see you get hurt because she loves you so much. I doubt that there's anything you say that will make her stop trying to convince you to stay home. It will take a lot of understanding on your part... and patience... to not get fed up with it all. Hope that helped!

kitty Answered by ty on Mar 12, 2008, 07:33AM
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Hmm Im guessing imagining all the horrible things that could happen to you if you lived on your own probably helps perpetuate the nagging (dont underestimate a mother's imagination when it comes to the things that could happen to her kid when she's away from home...)
I would start making plans without necessarily telling her details, since you've already hinted at it she is somewhat aware and may need time to absorb the fact that you're leaving. So look for an apartment, find a job (or whatever you need to be able to move out) and when it comes closer to time, when you have an actual plan then explain your plan to her, when and where you're moving to, how you're going to pay your bills, etc etc, if you come up with a concrete plan, she'll have to accept that you really are moving and that you really are an adult...

(: Answered by erin182 on Mar 12, 2008, 07:41AM
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shes your mom and she loves you, so expect it im afraid!
I'm nearly 19 so younger than you, and I've just got an apartment with my boyfriend, my mom wasnt so bad about the idea because we've been together 5 years, but if you look at my asked questions, I mentioned that she wouldnt leave us alone! and I felt like id never moved out because she was always there, and I know she meant well but I needed my own space.
I have moved out quite young, but only because I have been in a relationship for a long time, and my moms now remarried, so she isnt on her own, I couldnt of ever left her on her own, but look at the advice on the question, explain to her one day you will fly the nest and you'd rather do it with her support

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