People who refer to their parents as "mom" or "dad" when relating a story

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are people really suggesting that they're confused when this happens? Do you really think they're talking about your mom, or that they're pretending you share a mom?

I don't think so. None of you are confused. What's really going on is that you're offended at the suggestion that an unqualified "mom" could mean anyone other than the person YOU would mean if you said "mom" without a qualifier. You think the other person is somehow diminishing your mom by failing to acknowledge the existence of other moms by using the word "my." So it's your own insecurity that's bothering you, as is usually the case.

I agree that no one is confused. When someone talks about their Mom and doesn't use "my" in front of it, I think it shows they feel comfortable with me.

[Anonymous]

i just think its annoying. My 42 year old friend always talks to me about "mommy"

its scary!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:i just think its annoying. My 42 year old friend always talks to me about "mommy"

its scary!

Ha! You think THAT is scary? My dad calls my mom "Wife" and "Old Lady."

[Anonymous]

Get a hobby, OP.

I don't do this, but it is the most minor thing to be bothered by. Lighten up, you'll live longer.