All adult daughters should read this NYT column

[Anonymous]

Whoa, not my experience at all. My mom is supportive of me and always has been - she would never undercut me emotionally this way. This is a messed up dynamic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow. I don't relate to this at ALL. I am in my early/mid 30's and haven't spoken with my mother since I was 16. She's never met my children and wasn't invited to my wedding. She definitely doesn't know me at all.

Also, I disagree that all adult daughters should read this - not all adult daughters are mothers, seeking THEIR mother's approval.

I would think you have an unusual relationship with your mother. Most mothers and daughters have some type of verbal relationship.

NO, true, but count me as someone who keeps it to a very bare minimum. My mom has boundary issues. He values Al's also shallow (such as being fat is a moral failing). Despite living 30min apart, I try to keep the interaction to a quarterly basis.