The psychologist explains how to identify signals that indicate a man is overly dependent on his mother and not ready for mature relationships.
According to psychologist Olga Romaniv, “mama's boys” almost never separate from their parents and tend to shift the responsibility for any decisions onto them. Choosing such a man, a partner risks encountering manipulation and constant interference from his mother in their personal life.
Three main signs of a “mama's boy”:
- Frequent mentions of mother. The man refers to his mother in almost every conversation, even in everyday situations, such as cooking.
- Justification of any behavior of the mother. Any criticism of the mother is perceived as an exaggeration, and arguments boil down to the fact that she has “more experience.”
- Passing responsibility to the mother. Even simple household decisions—from grocery shopping to changing curtains—are controlled by the mother, sometimes while living together, sometimes from a distance.
Romaniv notes that it is almost impossible to re-educate a “mama's boy,” so it is better to recognize such traits in advance to avoid problems in relationships.
