The mother rule - your opinion - QOTW

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The mother rule - your opinion - QOTW
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Sat, 03-04-2006 - 9:03pm

I have always read that if a guy gets along great with his mom he will likely make a better husband. But I have seen and experienced exceptions to this rule. My former secretary's husband does NOT get along with his mom and yet he is very nice to his wife - they have a happy marriage. And my own exh was a mommy's boy - to a fault - he put her ahead of me.

What are your experiences and thoughts on this matter? All are appreciated!!

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Registered: 02-08-2006
Sun, 03-05-2006 - 3:37pm
I have also always heard this. I never formed an opinion based on firsthand knowledge of it, really. The men in my life have always been sort of middle-of-the road. They've always gotten along fine wth their mothers without being total momma's boys. I guess it would depend. By the way, I'm a total daddy's girl, but I don't look for men who are like my father. In fact, I don't think I've ever been with a guy like my father.

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Mon, 03-06-2006 - 11:49am
My STBX is a mommy's boy who put his mother ahead of me too. I think it's more important that a man respect his mother - which does not necesarily mean that they get along great.
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Mon, 03-06-2006 - 9:36pm
Good point!! It is a matter of respect.
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Tue, 03-07-2006 - 1:06pm

My xh got along wondefully with his mother. Matter of fact she was often the only person that could reason with him or get him to calm down.

He was a horrible husband! Absolutely horrible! He treats women like they are his slave, to do with whatever he wishes.