I think it's more prevalent in certain cultures, in my experience Asia. I have met many women who are frustrated with their men being seen to pander to their mothers wishes before their own. Family obligation often takes precedent over potential partners in many if not all Asian countries I think.
Boyfriend: "Just going to the mall with M______, mum."
Mother: "OK. Before you go do the laundry,oh, and pick up the dog on your way, and take your fathers lunch to him, massage his feet as well, buy my hygiene products and when you get back I need to be bathed. You WILL be back in 30 minutes. There's a good boy"
Boyfriend: "Of course mummy."
Anyone over eight years of age who says mummy is in trouble.
Funny, my sister was a nurse until she finally had to quit because of a back injury caused by all the lifting. She still has problems from the initial injury and wished she gave up nursing before it happened.
Sometimes leaving what we know is hard, but worth it. Gotta look after your health I reckon.
Aswina, I can relate to a person not wanting to be responsible for another's happiness although ultimately everyone is responsible for their own happiness and can choose to stay or go as they please. There is also the question of can I be bothered to put in the effort required, but then it shouldn't really be that difficult to raise the energy if the other is right for you. Ah, I don't know.
Maybe we also believe that the elusive partner will be the final peace to complete our puzzle and so we perhaps try and push what might be initial concerns to the rear in the hope that just having someone will give us what we need and compensate for lack of other things. Never works that way though, huh?
Regardless, one isn't going to know if they don't get out there and look. We won't find the other if we just lurk in the bushes I guess.
Really nice to have such a warm welcome back from you all, thanks so much.
sweet, my sewing days are done, except the kind that might be done in a rocking chair in front of a fire. AHA!!! That's it, I'll take up sewing, crocheting or quilt making to keep me occupied. humbsup:
How frustrating though, All the boxes are ticked, but you aren't compelled to swim the seven seas, climb the highest mountain.....,you just aren't moved.
Science over prayer is a phrase I like. I've always wondered if God performs miracles why you never see or hear of an amputee have their leg, arm or finger grow back.
I understand if you have always been the provider it might be nice to be provided for, but you said it your self.
Quote: "I've learned from past experience that a good guy is hard to come by,..."
I guess the whole money thing irks me generally, and when I see people making decisions about relationships, love and affairs of the heart because of it, it seems to devalue those important things in the process.
When people are old and getting to their last days they talk about the great friends they had, wonderful family, great loves, happy times/places and never say "Oh I wish he/she had more money."
Why would it matter if he doesn't have a lot of money? Do you want him to buy you things? Or are you worried you might have to pay for the movies or dinner?
Shay - I think your photos are great!! Apart from you being attractive, it's the fact that they are real, current and always changing that is also nice.
You look better in your photos than you think, I think.
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RE: Momma’s Boys
I think it's more prevalent in certain cultures, in my experience Asia. I have met many women who are frustrated with their men being seen to pander to their mothers wishes before their own. Family obligation often takes precedent over potential partners in many if not all Asian countries I think.Boyfriend: "Just going to the mall with M______, mum."
Mother: "OK. Before you go do the laundry,oh, and pick up the dog on your way, and take your fathers lunch to him, massage his feet as well, buy my hygiene products and when you get back I need to be bathed. You WILL be back in 30 minutes. There's a good boy"
Boyfriend: "Of course mummy."
Anyone over eight years of age who says mummy is in trouble.